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RIO vs. BHP, BCN, ALL, AAU, and ZNWD

Should you buy Rio Tinto Group stock or one of its competitors? Rio Tinto Group's main competitors and comparable companies include BHP Group (BHP), Bacanora Lithium (BCN), Atlantic Lithium (ALL), Ariana Resources (AAU), and Zinnwald Lithium (ZNWD). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "diversified metals & mining" industry.

How does Rio Tinto Group compare to BHP Group?

BHP Group (LON:BHP) and Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) are both large-cap materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, BHP Group had 17 more articles in the media than Rio Tinto Group. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for BHP Group and 2 mentions for Rio Tinto Group. Rio Tinto Group's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat BHP Group's score of 0.42 indicating that Rio Tinto Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
BHP Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
7 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Rio Tinto Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

36.7% of BHP Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.5% of Rio Tinto Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Rio Tinto Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Rio Tinto Group has a net margin of 19.57% compared to BHP Group's net margin of 16.79%. BHP Group's return on equity of 19.49% beat Rio Tinto Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
BHP Group16.79% 19.49% 13.98%
Rio Tinto Group 19.57%18.86%9.23%

BHP Group has a beta of 0.842, indicating that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rio Tinto Group has a beta of 0.658, indicating that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

BHP Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 8,391.67, suggesting a potential upside of 139.15%. Rio Tinto Group has a consensus target price of GBX 7,707.14, suggesting a potential upside of 0.68%. Given BHP Group's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe BHP Group is more favorable than Rio Tinto Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
BHP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Rio Tinto Group
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

BHP Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 109.21 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Rio Tinto Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 405.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. BHP Group pays out 54.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Rio Tinto Group pays out 54.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Rio Tinto Group has higher revenue and earnings than BHP Group. Rio Tinto Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than BHP Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
BHP Group£58.76B3.03£9.92B£201.3017.43
Rio Tinto Group£61.79B2.01£13.82B£738.2010.37

Summary

Rio Tinto Group beats BHP Group on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rio Tinto Group compare to Bacanora Lithium?

Bacanora Lithium (LON:BCN) and Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) are both materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and dividends.

Rio Tinto Group has higher revenue and earnings than Bacanora Lithium. Bacanora Lithium is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rio Tinto Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bacanora LithiumN/AN/AN/A£7.70N/A
Rio Tinto Group£61.79B2.01£13.82B£738.2010.37

In the previous week, Rio Tinto Group had 2 more articles in the media than Bacanora Lithium. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Rio Tinto Group and 0 mentions for Bacanora Lithium. Rio Tinto Group's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Bacanora Lithium's score of 0.00 indicating that Rio Tinto Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Bacanora Lithium Neutral
Rio Tinto Group Positive

Rio Tinto Group has a net margin of 19.57% compared to Bacanora Lithium's net margin of 0.00%. Rio Tinto Group's return on equity of 18.86% beat Bacanora Lithium's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bacanora LithiumN/A N/A N/A
Rio Tinto Group 19.57%18.86%9.23%

41.5% of Rio Tinto Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Rio Tinto Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Rio Tinto Group has a consensus target price of GBX 7,707.14, indicating a potential upside of 0.68%. Given Rio Tinto Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Rio Tinto Group is more favorable than Bacanora Lithium.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bacanora Lithium
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Rio Tinto Group
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Rio Tinto Group beats Bacanora Lithium on 13 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rio Tinto Group compare to Atlantic Lithium?

Atlantic Lithium (LON:ALL) and Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) are both materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Rio Tinto Group had 2 more articles in the media than Atlantic Lithium. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Rio Tinto Group and 0 mentions for Atlantic Lithium. Rio Tinto Group's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Atlantic Lithium's score of 0.00 indicating that Rio Tinto Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Atlantic Lithium Neutral
Rio Tinto Group Positive

Atlantic Lithium currently has a consensus target price of GBX 37, indicating a potential upside of 146.67%. Rio Tinto Group has a consensus target price of GBX 7,707.14, indicating a potential upside of 0.68%. Given Atlantic Lithium's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Atlantic Lithium is more favorable than Rio Tinto Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Atlantic Lithium
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Rio Tinto Group
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Rio Tinto Group has a net margin of 19.57% compared to Atlantic Lithium's net margin of -2,532.15%. Rio Tinto Group's return on equity of 18.86% beat Atlantic Lithium's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Atlantic Lithium-2,532.15% -15.05% -18.38%
Rio Tinto Group 19.57%18.86%9.23%

Atlantic Lithium has a beta of 0.376, suggesting that its stock price is 62% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rio Tinto Group has a beta of 0.658, suggesting that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

6.4% of Atlantic Lithium shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.5% of Rio Tinto Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.6% of Atlantic Lithium shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Rio Tinto Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Rio Tinto Group has higher revenue and earnings than Atlantic Lithium. Atlantic Lithium is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rio Tinto Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Atlantic Lithium£10.65K11,294.08-£27.20M-£1.00N/A
Rio Tinto Group£61.79B2.01£13.82B£738.2010.37

Summary

Rio Tinto Group beats Atlantic Lithium on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rio Tinto Group compare to Ariana Resources?

Ariana Resources (LON:AAU) and Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) are both materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

0.7% of Ariana Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.5% of Rio Tinto Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 18.7% of Ariana Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Rio Tinto Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Rio Tinto Group had 1 more articles in the media than Ariana Resources. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Rio Tinto Group and 1 mentions for Ariana Resources. Rio Tinto Group's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Ariana Resources' score of 0.00 indicating that Rio Tinto Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ariana Resources
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Rio Tinto Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Rio Tinto Group has a net margin of 19.57% compared to Ariana Resources' net margin of 0.00%. Rio Tinto Group's return on equity of 18.86% beat Ariana Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ariana ResourcesN/A -28.28% -5.54%
Rio Tinto Group 19.57%18.86%9.23%

Rio Tinto Group has higher revenue and earnings than Ariana Resources. Ariana Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rio Tinto Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ariana ResourcesN/AN/A£537.40-£0.01N/A
Rio Tinto Group£61.79B2.01£13.82B£738.2010.37

Ariana Resources has a beta of 0.854, meaning that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Rio Tinto Group has a beta of 0.658, meaning that its stock price is 34% less volatile than the broader market.

Rio Tinto Group has a consensus price target of GBX 7,707.14, suggesting a potential upside of 0.68%. Given Rio Tinto Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Rio Tinto Group is more favorable than Ariana Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ariana Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Rio Tinto Group
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Rio Tinto Group beats Ariana Resources on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Rio Tinto Group compare to Zinnwald Lithium?

Rio Tinto Group (LON:RIO) and Zinnwald Lithium (LON:ZNWD) are both materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and institutional ownership.

41.5% of Rio Tinto Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Zinnwald Lithium shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Rio Tinto Group shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Zinnwald Lithium shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Rio Tinto Group had 2 more articles in the media than Zinnwald Lithium. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Rio Tinto Group and 0 mentions for Zinnwald Lithium. Rio Tinto Group's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Zinnwald Lithium's score of 0.00 indicating that Rio Tinto Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Rio Tinto Group Positive
Zinnwald Lithium Neutral

Rio Tinto Group has a beta of 0.658, indicating that its share price is 34% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Zinnwald Lithium has a beta of 0.452, indicating that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market.

Rio Tinto Group currently has a consensus target price of GBX 7,707.14, indicating a potential upside of 0.68%. Given Rio Tinto Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Rio Tinto Group is more favorable than Zinnwald Lithium.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rio Tinto Group
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Zinnwald Lithium
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Rio Tinto Group has a net margin of 19.57% compared to Zinnwald Lithium's net margin of 0.00%. Rio Tinto Group's return on equity of 18.86% beat Zinnwald Lithium's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rio Tinto Group19.57% 18.86% 9.23%
Zinnwald Lithium N/A 0.37%-4.46%

Rio Tinto Group has higher revenue and earnings than Zinnwald Lithium. Zinnwald Lithium is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rio Tinto Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rio Tinto Group£61.79B2.01£13.82B£738.2010.37
Zinnwald LithiumN/AN/A-£3.03K-£0.56N/A

Summary

Rio Tinto Group beats Zinnwald Lithium on 14 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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RIO vs. The Competition

MetricRio Tinto GroupMetals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£124.49B£4.13B£5.14B£2.92B
Dividend Yield4.64%5.18%4.68%6.17%
P/E Ratio10.3725.9426.57367.72
Price / Sales2.017,956.664,733.7383,456.26
Price / Cash6.5426.6824.7127.89
Price / Book2.1910.929.197.15
Net Income£13.82B£122.81M£154.52M£5.89B
7 Day Performance7.53%7.99%6.27%1.00%
1 Month Performance11.44%16.98%13.36%3.43%
1 Year Performance66.38%58.54%46.06%22.66%

Rio Tinto Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
RIO
Rio Tinto Group
2.0577 of 5 stars
GBX 7,668
+0.0%
GBX 7,707.14
+0.5%
+66.6%£124.70B£61.79B10.3957,000
BHP
BHP Group
3.6544 of 5 stars
GBX 3,263
+0.6%
GBX 9,350
+186.5%
+72.8%£165.78B£53.99B16.2138,962
BCN
Bacanora Lithium
N/AN/AN/AN/A£259.38MN/A8.7029
ALL
Atlantic Lithium
1.1975 of 5 stars
GBX 15
-0.7%
GBX 37
+146.7%
+83.1%£120.23M£10.65KN/A54,500
AAU
Ariana Resources
N/AGBX 1.56
+0.3%
N/A-1.3%£41.84MN/AN/A8

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