Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company operates through Iron Ore; Aluminium and lithium; and Copper segments. The Iron Ore segment engages in the iron ore mining, and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia. The Aluminum and lithium segment is involved in bauxite mining; alumina refining; and aluminium smelting, and recycling, as well as mining and processing of lithium. The Copper segment engages in mining and refining of copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and other by-products and exploration activities. It also owns and operates open pit and underground mines; and refineries, smelters, processing plants and power, and shipping facilities. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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5 years, 6 months ago
Rio Tinto Group is currently in a long term uptrend where the price is trading 10.1% above its 200 day moving average.
From a valuation standpoint, the stock is 99.6% cheaper than other stocks from the Basic Materials sector with a price to sales ratio of 3.1.
Rio Tinto Group's total revenue rose by 12.5% to $25B since the same quarter in the previous year.
Its net income has increased by 66.3% to $6B since the same quarter in the previous year.
Finally, its free cash flow grew by 375.2% to $3B since the same quarter in the previous year.
Based on the above factors, Rio Tinto Group gets an overall score of 5/5.