RIO Tinto Ltd (RIO) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
RIO Tinto Ltd (RIO) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 92.2% as of December 2025. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets (AU$5.23 Billion) from net assets (AU$67.07 Billion) and expressing it as a percentage of total net assets. A higher ratio means that more of the company's equity is backed by tangible, balance-sheet-verifiable assets rather than goodwill, patents, or brand value. See working capital position of RIO Tinto Ltd to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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RIO Tinto Ltd Tangible Net Worth Ratio (2000–2025)
This chart shows how RIO Tinto Ltd's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 26 annual periods from 2000 to 2025. As of December 2025, the ratio stands at 92.2%, reflecting net assets of AU$67.07 Billion with intangible assets of AU$5.23 Billion AUD. See RIO cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Tangible Net Worth Ratio for RIO Tinto Ltd (2000–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for RIO Tinto Ltd from 2000 to 2025, covering 26 annual filings. Each row shows net assets, intangible assets, total assets, the tangible net worth ratio, and the change in percentage points versus the prior year. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see RIO stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Tangible NW Ratio | Net Assets (AUD) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92.2% | AU$67.07 Billion | AU$5.23 Billion | AU$128.19 Billion | ▼ -3.9 pp |
| 2024 | 96.1% | AU$57.97 Billion | AU$2.24 Billion | AU$102.79 Billion | ▲ +3.9 pp |
| 2023 | 92.2% | AU$56.34 Billion | AU$4.39 Billion | AU$103.55 Billion | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2022 | 93.0% | AU$52.27 Billion | AU$3.65 Billion | AU$96.74 Billion | ▼ -2.0 pp |
| 2021 | 95.0% | AU$56.59 Billion | AU$2.83 Billion | AU$102.90 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2020 | 94.7% | AU$51.90 Billion | AU$2.75 Billion | AU$97.39 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2019 | 94.2% | AU$45.24 Billion | AU$2.64 Billion | AU$87.80 Billion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2018 | 94.4% | AU$49.82 Billion | AU$2.78 Billion | AU$90.95 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2017 | 93.9% | AU$51.12 Billion | AU$3.12 Billion | AU$95.73 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2016 | 92.8% | AU$45.73 Billion | AU$3.28 Billion | AU$89.26 Billion | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 2015 | 92.4% | AU$44.13 Billion | AU$3.34 Billion | AU$91.56 Billion | ▲ +3.2 pp |
| 2014 | 89.2% | AU$54.59 Billion | AU$5.88 Billion | AU$107.83 Billion | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2013 | 89.9% | AU$53.50 Billion | AU$5.42 Billion | AU$111.03 Billion | ▼ -2.2 pp |
| 2012 | 92.1% | AU$58.02 Billion | AU$4.58 Billion | AU$117.57 Billion | ▲ +5.6 pp |
| 2011 | 86.6% | AU$59.21 Billion | AU$7.96 Billion | AU$119.55 Billion | ▼ -4.7 pp |
| 2010 | 91.3% | AU$65.27 Billion | AU$5.70 Billion | AU$112.40 Billion | ▲ +3.7 pp |
| 2009 | 87.5% | AU$45.92 Billion | AU$5.73 Billion | AU$97.24 Billion | ▲ +15.5 pp |
| 2008 | 72.0% | AU$22.46 Billion | AU$6.29 Billion | AU$89.62 Billion | ▲ +2.1 pp |
| 2007 | 70.0% | AU$26.32 Billion | AU$7.91 Billion | AU$101.39 Billion | ▼ -28.1 pp |
| 2006 | 98.0% | AU$19.39 Billion | AU$384.00 Million | AU$34.49 Billion | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2005 | 98.6% | AU$15.74 Billion | AU$220.00 Million | AU$29.80 Billion | ▲ +7.0 pp |
| 2004 | 91.6% | AU$13.52 Billion | AU$1.14 Billion | AU$25.71 Billion | ▲ +2.3 pp |
| 2003 | 89.3% | AU$11.04 Billion | AU$1.19 Billion | AU$24.08 Billion | ▲ +11.0 pp |
| 2002 | 78.3% | AU$8.24 Billion | AU$1.79 Billion | AU$20.20 Billion | ▲ +3.7 pp |
| 2001 | 74.6% | AU$7.87 Billion | AU$2.00 Billion | AU$19.54 Billion | ▼ -13.2 pp |
| 2000 | 87.8% | AU$14.77 Billion | AU$1.80 Billion | AU$35.00 Billion | — |