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RIO
$100.58+0.10 (+0.10%)
Market ClosedLast close May 1
Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide.
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The Narrative
Rio Tinto Group in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $100.58. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $101.53, remaining 31.6% above its 200-day moving average. Technical signals show neutral RSI of 54 and bearish MACD signal, explaining why RIO maintains its current momentum and trend strength. The Whystock Score of 75/100 reflects a high-conviction bullish alignment.
Ecosystem Influences
Neutral momentum (RSI 54) — price action in range
Long-term trend bullish (Price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
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Peer Comparison
Whystock Valuation Model
Whystock fair value is estimated using a trailing P/E model adjusted for return on equity: Fair P/E = 18 + (ROE × 20). Fair Value = (Current Price ÷ Trailing P/E) × Fair P/E. A base P/E of 18 represents a typical market multiple, scaled upward for companies that earn high returns on equity. The result is a theoretical "normalised" price — not a price target or investment advice. Large deviations are common for high-growth or loss-making companies.
Current Price$100.58
Potential Upside
28.8%
Whystock Fair Value$129.52
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Analyst Consensus7 analysts
Buy
Mean target$100.44-0.1%
Range$83.50 – $128.00
Fundamentals
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 pro...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$163.07B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
16.47
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.64
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
401.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
16.02%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.48M
Recent News
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Argus Raises its Price Target on Rio Tinto (RIO) to $120
Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) is one of the 15 Best Precious Metal Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. On April 28, 2026, Argus raised its price target on Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) to $120 from $115 and maintained a Buy rating. The firm said Rio Tinto has improved its operating performance and balance […]
Bradda Head Lithium chair: Whistlejacket project gains momentum in US
Bradda Head Lithium Ltd (AIM:BHL, OTC:BHLIF, TSX-V:BHLI, FRA:8CD1) executive chairman Ian Stalker tells Proactive's Stephen Gunnion that its recently finalised partnership with Rio Tinto's Kennecott division is a strong endorsement — the mining giant conducted detailed due diligence before committing. The conversation centres on the Whistlejacket project in Arizona, where drilling has returned nearly 62 metres of mineralisation supporting potential open-pit mining, and its proximity to the San Domingo asset creates meaningful operational synergies through shared infrastructure and logistics. Stalker points to a recovering lithium market, with spodumene prices rising and demand remaining robust, while supportive US regulatory changes are helping to accelerate permitting timelines. The company is targeting a compliant NI 43-101 resource by year-end, with drilling updates expected along the way. For more videos like this, visit Proactive’s YouTube channel, give this video a like, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications so you never miss an update. #BraddaHeadLithium #LithiumStocks #MiningNews #RioTinto #LithiumMarket #EnergyTransition #EVBatteries #ResourceInvesting #MiningExploration #USMining #Spodumene #JuniorMining #StockMarketNews
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