RIO TINTO PLC (RIO) Return on equity 2016–2025
RIO TINTO PLC (RIO) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
16.0%FY2025 · since FY2016: 11.8% → 16.0%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 16.0% | -4.9 pp |
| FY2024 | 20.9% | +2.5 pp |
| FY2023 | 18.4% | -6.0 pp |
| FY2022 | 24.5% | -16.2 pp |
| FY2021 | 40.7% | +20.1 pp |
| FY2020 | 20.5% | +0.8 pp |
| FY2019 | 19.8% | -11.5 pp |
| FY2018 | 31.2% | +11.6 pp |
| FY2017 | 19.6% | +7.8 pp |
| FY2016 | 11.8% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice