Rio Tinto PLC (RIO) — Tangible Net Worth Ratio
Rio Tinto PLC (RIO) has a Tangible Net Worth Ratio of 91.7% as of June 2025. This metric is calculated by deducting intangible assets (GBX5.17 Billion) from net assets (GBX61.97 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 PLC to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Rio Tinto PLC Tangible Net Worth Ratio (1985–2024)
This chart shows how Rio Tinto PLC's Tangible Net Worth Ratio has changed across 40 annual periods from 1985 to 2024. As of June 2025, the ratio stands at 91.7%, reflecting net assets of GBX61.97 Billion with intangible assets of GBX5.17 Billion GBX. 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 PLC (1985–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Tangible Net Worth Ratio for Rio Tinto PLC from 1985 to 2024, covering 40 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 (GBX) | Intangible Assets | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 96.1% | GBX57.97 Billion | GBX2.24 Billion | GBX102.79 Billion | ▲ +3.9 pp |
| 2023 | 92.2% | GBX56.34 Billion | GBX4.39 Billion | GBX103.55 Billion | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2022 | 93.0% | GBX52.27 Billion | GBX3.65 Billion | GBX96.74 Billion | ▼ -2.0 pp |
| 2021 | 95.0% | GBX56.59 Billion | GBX2.83 Billion | GBX102.90 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2020 | 94.7% | GBX51.90 Billion | GBX2.75 Billion | GBX97.39 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2019 | 94.2% | GBX45.24 Billion | GBX2.64 Billion | GBX87.80 Billion | ▼ -0.3 pp |
| 2018 | 94.4% | GBX49.82 Billion | GBX2.78 Billion | GBX90.95 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2017 | 93.9% | GBX51.12 Billion | GBX3.12 Billion | GBX95.73 Billion | ▲ +1.1 pp |
| 2016 | 92.8% | GBX45.73 Billion | GBX3.28 Billion | GBX89.26 Billion | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 2015 | 92.4% | GBX44.13 Billion | GBX3.34 Billion | GBX91.56 Billion | ▲ +3.2 pp |
| 2014 | 89.2% | GBX54.59 Billion | GBX5.88 Billion | GBX107.83 Billion | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2013 | 89.9% | GBX53.50 Billion | GBX5.42 Billion | GBX111.03 Billion | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 2012 | 88.6% | GBX58.02 Billion | GBX6.63 Billion | GBX117.57 Billion | ▲ +2.0 pp |
| 2011 | 86.6% | GBX59.21 Billion | GBX7.96 Billion | GBX119.55 Billion | ▼ -4.7 pp |
| 2010 | 91.3% | GBX65.27 Billion | GBX5.70 Billion | GBX112.40 Billion | ▲ +3.7 pp |
| 2009 | 87.5% | GBX45.92 Billion | GBX5.73 Billion | GBX97.24 Billion | ▲ +15.5 pp |
| 2008 | 72.0% | GBX22.46 Billion | GBX6.29 Billion | GBX89.62 Billion | ▼ -2.1 pp |
| 2007 | 74.1% | GBX26.29 Billion | GBX6.80 Billion | GBX101.09 Billion | ▼ -23.9 pp |
| 2006 | 98.0% | GBX19.39 Billion | GBX384.00 Million | GBX34.49 Billion | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2005 | 98.6% | GBX15.74 Billion | GBX220.00 Million | GBX29.80 Billion | ▲ +8.6 pp |
| 2004 | 90.0% | GBX12.59 Billion | GBX1.26 Billion | GBX26.31 Billion | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 2003 | 88.6% | GBX11.04 Billion | GBX1.25 Billion | GBX24.08 Billion | ▲ +1.7 pp |
| 2002 | 87.0% | GBX8.24 Billion | GBX1.07 Billion | GBX20.21 Billion | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 2001 | 86.5% | GBX8.00 Billion | GBX1.08 Billion | GBX19.62 Billion | ▲ +0.8 pp |
| 2000 | 85.8% | GBX12.25 Billion | GBX1.74 Billion | GBX29.02 Billion | ▼ -11.4 pp |
| 1999 | 97.2% | GBX12.65 Billion | GBX357.19 Million | GBX25.28 Billion | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 1998 | 96.0% | GBX11.78 Billion | GBX475.02 Million | GBX27.03 Billion | ▼ -4.0 pp |
| 1997 | 100.0% | GBX13.29 Billion | GBX0.00 | GBX27.48 Billion | ▲ +4.9 pp |
| 1996 | 95.1% | GBX8.32 Billion | GBX408.31 Million | GBX17.37 Billion | ▲ +23.0 pp |
| 1995 | 72.1% | GBX7.66 Billion | GBX2.14 Billion | GBX15.68 Billion | ▼ -6.9 pp |
| 1994 | 79.0% | GBX5.57 Billion | GBX1.17 Billion | GBX10.07 Billion | ▼ -3.2 pp |
| 1993 | 82.1% | GBX4.89 Billion | GBX872.73 Million | GBX8.82 Billion | ▲ +10.1 pp |
| 1992 | 72.1% | GBX4.38 Billion | GBX1.22 Billion | GBX9.18 Billion | ▼ -3.6 pp |
| 1991 | 75.7% | GBX5.29 Billion | GBX1.29 Billion | GBX10.73 Billion | ▼ -24.3 pp |
| 1990 | 100.0% | GBX5.49 Billion | GBX0.00 | GBX11.38 Billion | ▲ +29.7 pp |
| 1989 | 70.3% | GBX4.69 Billion | GBX1.39 Billion | GBX11.67 Billion | ▼ 0.0 pp |
| 1988 | 70.3% | GBX4.29 Billion | GBX1.27 Billion | GBX8.23 Billion | ▲ +5.2 pp |
| 1987 | 65.1% | GBX3.65 Billion | GBX1.27 Billion | GBX7.54 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 1986 | 65.1% | GBX2.94 Billion | GBX1.03 Billion | GBX6.26 Billion | ▼ -2.4 pp |
| 1985 | 67.5% | GBX2.59 Billion | GBX840.62 Million | GBX5.38 Billion | — |