Rio Tinto PLC (RIO) - Total Liabilities

Latest as of June 2025: GBX58.84 Billion GBX ≈ $7.16 Million USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Rio Tinto PLC (RIO) has total liabilities worth GBX58.84 Billion GBX (≈ $7.16 Million USD) as of June 2025. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities. Explore Rio Tinto PLC operating cash flow efficiency to assess how effectively this company generates cash.

Rio Tinto PLC - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2024)

This chart illustrates how Rio Tinto PLC's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check financial resilience of Rio Tinto PLC to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.

Rio Tinto PLC Competitors by Total Liabilities

The table below lists competitors of Rio Tinto PLC ranked by their total liabilities.

Company Country Total Liabilities
Hemnet Group AB
ST:HEM
Sweden Skr1.14 Billion
Shenzhen Topraysolar Co Ltd
SHE:002218
China CN¥2.60 Billion
Henan Tong-Da Cable Co Ltd
SHE:002560
China CN¥2.87 Billion
Macmahon Holdings Ltd
AU:MAH
Australia AU$992.39 Million
Hunan Warrant Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688799
China CN¥667.46 Million
secunet Security Networks Aktiengesellschaft
F:YSN
Germany €204.49 Million
SKAN Group AG
SW:SKAN
Switzerland CHF198.06 Million
Mivtach Shamir
TA:MISH
Israel ILA3.30 Billion

Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2024)

This chart breaks down Rio Tinto PLC's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see RIO stock market capitalisation.

Liquidity & Leverage Metrics

Key Metrics Explained

Metric Value Description
Current Ratio 1.53 Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities)
Quick Ratio N/A More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities)
Cash Ratio N/A Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities)
Debt to Equity 1.01 Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity)
Debt to Assets 0.49 Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets)

Liability Trends Comparison

This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Rio Tinto PLC's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.

Annual Total Liabilities for Rio Tinto PLC (1985–2024)

The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Rio Tinto PLC from 1985 to 2024.

Year Total Liabilities Change
2024-12-31 GBX44.82 Billion
≈ $5.45 Million
-5.06%
2023-12-31 GBX47.21 Billion
≈ $5.74 Million
+6.16%
2022-12-31 GBX44.47 Billion
≈ $5.41 Million
-3.96%
2021-12-31 GBX46.31 Billion
≈ $5.63 Million
+1.80%
2020-12-31 GBX45.49 Billion
≈ $5.53 Million
+6.88%
2019-12-31 GBX42.56 Billion
≈ $5.18 Million
+3.49%
2018-12-31 GBX41.13 Billion
≈ $5.00 Million
-7.81%
2017-12-31 GBX44.61 Billion
≈ $5.43 Million
+2.48%
2016-12-31 GBX43.53 Billion
≈ $5.30 Million
-8.23%
2015-12-31 GBX47.44 Billion
≈ $5.77 Million
-10.89%
2014-12-31 GBX53.23 Billion
≈ $6.48 Million
-7.46%
2013-12-31 GBX57.52 Billion
≈ $7.00 Million
-3.41%
2012-12-31 GBX59.55 Billion
≈ $7.25 Million
-1.30%
2011-12-31 GBX60.34 Billion
≈ $7.34 Million
+28.03%
2010-12-31 GBX47.13 Billion
≈ $5.73 Million
-8.15%
2009-12-31 GBX51.31 Billion
≈ $6.24 Million
-23.59%
2008-12-31 GBX67.16 Billion
≈ $8.17 Million
-10.22%
2007-12-31 GBX74.80 Billion
≈ $9.10 Million
+395.06%
2006-12-31 GBX15.11 Billion
≈ $1.84 Million
+7.43%
2005-12-31 GBX14.06 Billion
≈ $1.71 Million
+2.53%
2004-12-31 GBX13.72 Billion
≈ $1.67 Million
+5.18%
2003-12-31 GBX13.04 Billion
≈ $1.59 Million
+8.95%
2002-12-31 GBX11.97 Billion
≈ $1.46 Million
+3.07%
2001-12-31 GBX11.61 Billion
≈ $1.41 Million
-30.76%
2000-12-31 GBX16.77 Billion
≈ $2.04 Million
+32.80%
1999-12-31 GBX12.63 Billion
≈ $1.54 Million
-17.23%
1998-12-31 GBX15.26 Billion
≈ $1.86 Million
+7.48%
1997-12-31 GBX14.20 Billion
≈ $1.73 Million
+56.79%
1996-12-31 GBX9.05 Billion
≈ $1.10 Million
+12.88%
1995-12-31 GBX8.02 Billion
≈ $975.95K
+78.46%
1994-12-31 GBX4.49 Billion
≈ $546.89K
+14.15%
1993-12-31 GBX3.94 Billion
≈ $479.10K
-18.00%
1992-12-31 GBX4.80 Billion
≈ $584.25K
-11.66%
1991-12-31 GBX5.44 Billion
≈ $661.38K
-7.73%
1990-12-31 GBX5.89 Billion
≈ $716.76K
-15.60%
1989-12-31 GBX6.98 Billion
≈ $849.28K
+77.53%
1988-12-31 GBX3.93 Billion
≈ $478.39K
+0.91%
1987-12-31 GBX3.90 Billion
≈ $474.10K
+17.31%
1986-12-31 GBX3.32 Billion
≈ $404.14K
+18.94%
1985-12-31 GBX2.79 Billion
≈ $339.79K
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About Rio Tinto PLC

LSE:RIO UK Other Industrial Metals & Mining
Market Cap
$1.13 Billion
GBX9.27 Trillion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#8599 Global
#27 in UK
Share Price
GBX7391.00
Change (1 day)
+0.59%
52-Week Range
GBX4124.00 - GBX7461.00
All Time High
GBX7461.00
About

Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company operates through Iron Ore, Aluminium, Copper, and Minerals Segments. The Iron Ore segment engages in the iron ore mining, and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia. The Aluminum segment is involved in bauxite mining; and alumina refining, smelting, and recycling. The Copper segment enga… Read more