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Rio Tinto ADR (RIO) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Rio Tinto ADR stock (RIO) is currently trading at $87.54. Rio Tinto ADR PE ratio is 14.10. Rio Tinto ADR PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.42. Analyst consensus price target for RIO is $95.55. WallStSmart rates RIO as Underperform.

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RIO

Rio Tinto ADR

NYSEBASIC MATERIALS
$87.54
$0.77 (0.89%)
52W$49.07
$98.77
Target$95.55+9.2%

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RIO Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Rio Tinto ADR (RIO)

Margin of Safety
-136.9%
Significantly Overvalued
RIO Fair Value
$41.41
Graham Formula
Current Price
$87.54
$46.13 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $41.41
Overvalued
Price $87.54
Graham IV $41.41
Analyst $95.55

RIO trades 137% above its Graham fair value of $41.41, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Rio Tinto ADR (RIO) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, profit margin. Concerns around peg ratio and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Rio Tinto ADR (RIO) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 8.0/10
Market CapQuality
$139.55B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Operating MarginProfitability
25.30%8/10

Strong operational efficiency: $25 kept per $100 revenue

Profit MarginProfitability
17.30%8/10

Strong profitability: $17 kept per $100 revenue

Return on EquityProfitability
16.40%7/10

Solid profitability: $16 profit per $100 equity

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
14.1
Undervalued
Forward P/E
10.59
Attractive
Trailing P/E
14.1
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
2.641
Undervalued

Rio Tinto ADR (RIO) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 3.7/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-5.60%0/10

Earnings declining -5.60%, profits shrinking

PEG RatioValuation
5.692/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Institutional Own.Quality
10.61%2/10

Very low institutional interest at 10.61%

Price/SalesValuation
2.426/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.42x sales

Price/BookValuation
2.246/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
14.60%6/10

Solid revenue growth at 14.60% per year

Rio Tinto ADR (RIO) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 54/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 16.40%, Operating Margin at 25.30%, Profit Margin at 17.30%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Institutional Own.. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (5.69), Price/Sales (2.42), Price/Book (2.24) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 14.60%, EPS Growth at -5.60%, which may limit upside.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 16.40% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 14.60% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Market Cap, Operating Margin) and negatives (EPS Growth, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

RIO Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

RIO's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.42x trades 30% below its historical average of 3.46x (54th percentile). The current valuation is 81% below its historical high of 12.59x set in Nov 2007, and 490% above its historical low of 0.41x in Jan 2016. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.7x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Rio Tinto ADR (RIO) · BASIC MATERIALSOTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING

The Big Picture

Rio Tinto ADR is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 57.6B with 15% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 17.3% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1640.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 2.5B in free cash flow and 10.0B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

What to Watch Next

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 4.8%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Rio Tinto ADR.

Bottom Line

Rio Tinto ADR is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 17.3% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions

Total Buys
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Total Sells
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Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

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About Rio Tinto ADR(RIO)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

BASIC MATERIALS

Industry

OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINI...

Country

USA

Rio Tinto Group is dedicated to the exploration, extraction and processing of mineral resources worldwide. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.