RIO EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
RIO's ev/ebitda is higher than 65% of the last 10 years.
EV/EBITDA History
RIO EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of RIO’s ev/ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 1.4 to 5.0, averaging 3.0.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 3.4 |
| 2025 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| 2024 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 2.6 |
| 2023 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| 2022 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| 2021 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 4.0 | 1.9 |
| 2020 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| 2019 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| 2018 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 2.6 |
| 2017 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| 2016 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is RIO EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
Rio Tinto Group's EV/EBITDA is currently 3.4, which is above average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for RIO is approximately 2.9. See all RIO valuation metrics →
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