Rio Tinto PLC Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

Latest as of June 2025: 0.112x

Rio Tinto PLC cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, Rio Tinto PLC (RIO) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.112x as of June 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow (GBX6.92 Billion ≈ $842.45K USD) by net assets (GBX61.97 Billion ≈ $7.54 Million USD). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.

Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Rio Tinto PLC (1991–2024)

Cash flow conversion efficiency of Rio Tinto PLC from 1991 to 2024. This chart illustrates how Rio Tinto PLC's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View Rio Tinto PLC (RIO) share price today for real-time trading data and today's change.

Rio Tinto PLC Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained

Rio Tinto PLC cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.

Rio Tinto PLC Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

The table below lists competitors of Rio Tinto PLC ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see RIO market cap overview for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.

Company	Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Suzhou Sushi Testing Instrument Co Ltd SHE:300416	0.052x
Shaanxi Heimao Coking Co Ltd SHG:601015	0.086x
Beijing Jingwei Hirain Technologies Co. Ltd. A SHG:688326	-0.001x
TAG Colonia-Immobilien AG HM:KBU	N/A
Hanmi Financial Corporation NASDAQ:HAFC	-0.011x
Guangzhou Guangri Stock Co Ltd SHG:600894	0.021x
Wuxi Dk Electronic Materials Co Ltd SHE:300842	0.282x
Piraeus Port Authority S.A AT:PPA	0.158x

Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Rio Tinto PLC (1991–2024)

The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Rio Tinto PLC from 1991 to 2024. Review how much free cash does Rio Tinto PLC generate to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.

Year	Net Assets	Operating Cash Flow	Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency	Change
2024-12-31	GBX57.97 Billion ≈ $7.05 Million	GBX15.60 Billion ≈ $1.90 Million	0.269x	+0.01%
2023-12-31	GBX56.34 Billion ≈ $6.86 Million	GBX15.16 Billion ≈ $1.84 Million	0.269x	-12.82%
2022-12-31	GBX52.27 Billion ≈ $6.36 Million	GBX16.13 Billion ≈ $1.96 Million	0.309x	-31.09%
2021-12-31	GBX56.59 Billion ≈ $6.89 Million	GBX25.34 Billion ≈ $3.08 Million	0.448x	+46.43%
2020-12-31	GBX51.90 Billion ≈ $6.32 Million	GBX15.88 Billion ≈ $1.93 Million	0.306x	-7.20%
2019-12-31	GBX45.24 Billion ≈ $5.50 Million	GBX14.91 Billion ≈ $1.81 Million	0.330x	+38.92%
2018-12-31	GBX49.82 Billion ≈ $6.06 Million	GBX11.82 Billion ≈ $1.44 Million	0.237x	-12.65%
2017-12-31	GBX51.12 Billion ≈ $6.22 Million	GBX13.88 Billion ≈ $1.69 Million	0.272x	+46.74%
2016-12-31	GBX45.73 Billion ≈ $5.56 Million	GBX8.46 Billion ≈ $1.03 Million	0.185x	-12.94%
2015-12-31	GBX44.13 Billion ≈ $5.37 Million	GBX9.38 Billion ≈ $1.14 Million	0.213x	-18.74%
2014-12-31	GBX54.59 Billion ≈ $6.64 Million	GBX14.29 Billion ≈ $1.74 Million	0.262x	-7.15%
2013-12-31	GBX53.50 Billion ≈ $6.51 Million	GBX15.08 Billion ≈ $1.83 Million	0.282x	+74.55%
2012-12-31	GBX58.02 Billion ≈ $7.06 Million	GBX9.37 Billion ≈ $1.14 Million	0.161x	-52.27%
2011-12-31	GBX59.21 Billion ≈ $7.20 Million	GBX20.03 Billion ≈ $2.44 Million	0.338x	+20.82%
2010-12-31	GBX65.27 Billion ≈ $7.94 Million	GBX18.28 Billion ≈ $2.22 Million	0.280x	+39.59%
2009-12-31	GBX45.92 Billion ≈ $5.59 Million	GBX9.21 Billion ≈ $1.12 Million	0.201x	-67.01%
2008-12-31	GBX22.46 Billion ≈ $2.73 Million	GBX13.66 Billion ≈ $1.66 Million	0.608x	+85.21%
2007-12-31	GBX26.29 Billion ≈ $3.20 Million	GBX8.63 Billion ≈ $1.05 Million	0.328x	-20.71%
2006-12-31	GBX19.39 Billion ≈ $2.36 Million	GBX8.03 Billion ≈ $976.53K	0.414x	-6.04%
2005-12-31	GBX15.74 Billion ≈ $1.91 Million	GBX6.93 Billion ≈ $843.79K	0.441x	+92.44%
2004-12-31	GBX12.59 Billion ≈ $1.53 Million	GBX2.88 Billion ≈ $350.78K	0.229x	+73.37%
2003-12-31	GBX11.04 Billion ≈ $1.34 Million	GBX1.46 Billion ≈ $177.41K	0.132x	-59.97%
2002-12-31	GBX8.24 Billion ≈ $1.00 Million	GBX2.72 Billion ≈ $330.95K	0.330x	+7.77%
2001-12-31	GBX8.00 Billion ≈ $973.73K	GBX2.45 Billion ≈ $298.09K	0.306x	+41.02%
2000-12-31	GBX12.25 Billion ≈ $1.49 Million	GBX2.66 Billion ≈ $323.59K	0.217x	+5.12%
1999-12-31	GBX12.65 Billion ≈ $1.54 Million	GBX2.61 Billion ≈ $317.86K	0.207x	-9.78%
1998-12-31	GBX11.78 Billion ≈ $1.43 Million	GBX2.70 Billion ≈ $327.96K	0.229x	+11.98%
1997-12-31	GBX13.29 Billion ≈ $1.62 Million	GBX2.72 Billion ≈ $330.43K	0.204x	+34.73%
1996-12-31	GBX8.32 Billion ≈ $1.01 Million	GBX1.26 Billion ≈ $153.56K	0.152x	-19.64%
1995-12-31	GBX7.66 Billion ≈ $932.14K	GBX1.45 Billion ≈ $175.98K	0.189x	+8.73%
1994-12-31	GBX5.57 Billion ≈ $678.14K	GBX967.75 Million ≈ $117.75K	0.174x	+5.26%
1993-12-31	GBX4.89 Billion ≈ $594.64K	GBX806.17 Million ≈ $98.09K	0.165x	+53.72%
1992-12-31	GBX4.38 Billion ≈ $533.13K	GBX470.17 Million ≈ $57.21K	0.107x	+9.51%
1991-12-31	GBX5.29 Billion ≈ $643.62K	GBX518.32 Million ≈ $63.06K	0.098x	--

About Rio Tinto PLC

LSE:RIO UK Other Industrial Metals & Mining

Market Cap

$946.12 Million

GBX7.78 Trillion GBX

Market Cap Rank

#8846 Global

#32 in UK

Share Price

GBX6201.00

Change (1 day)

+2.02%

52-Week Range

GBX5226.00 - GBX8308.00

All Time High

GBX8308.00