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Rio Tinto (RIO, $79.79) reported record earnings for 2021

Rio Tinto (RIO, $79.79) reported record earnings for 2021

Australia-based mining company Rio Tinto posted record earnings of US$21.4 billion (RM90 billion) last year, amid surging iron ore prices and strong demand from China.

The company’s earnings climbed +72% from 2020. Earnings reached the highest levels in its 149-year history.

 China contributed more than 57 per cent of Rio’s sales for the year. Sales to China rose from US$26 billion to US$36 billion year-on-year.

While announcing a record dividend to shareholders, Rio Tinto chief executive Jakob Stausholm indicated a major tailwind in the form of “significant price strength” for the company’s major commodities.

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RIO sees MACD Histogram crosses below signal line

RIO saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on October 13, 2026. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 45 instances where the indicator turned negative. In 26 of the 45 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at 58%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 12, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on RIO as a result. In 40 of 82 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 49%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where RIO declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 55%.

The Aroon Indicator for RIO entered a downward trend on November 02, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 2 days, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.

The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 13 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.

Following a +2.64% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where RIO advanced for three days, in 238 of 337 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 71%.

RIO may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 15 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 26 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.055) is normal, around the industry mean (7.177). P/E Ratio (11.108) is within average values for comparable stocks, (-0.574). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.050) is also within normal values, averaging (1.026). RIO's Dividend Yield (0.102) is considerably higher than the industry average of (0.015). P/S Ratio (2.541) is also within normal values, averaging (283.864).

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 36 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 91, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 50 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 62 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. RIO’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 99 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are BHP Group Limited (NYSE:BHP), Vale SA (NYSE:VALE).

Industry description

The category includes companies that explore for, mine and extract metals, such as copper, diamonds, nickel, cobalt ore, lead, zinc and uranium. BHP, Rio Tinto and Southern Copper Corporation are major players in this space.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Other Metals/Minerals Industry is 7.59B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 11 to 286.66B. RTNTF holds the highest valuation in this group at 286.66B. The lowest valued company is UNEQ at 11.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Other Metals/Minerals Industry was -7%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -21%, and the average quarterly price growth was -46%. NVA experienced the highest price growth at 56%, while SGML experienced the biggest fall at -34%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Other Metals/Minerals Industry was -39%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -6% and the average quarterly volume growth was -57%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 46
P/E Growth Rating: 46
Price Growth Rating: 74
SMR Rating: 92
Profit Risk Rating: 90
Seasonality Score: 0 (-100 ... +100)
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a miner of for mineral resources

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Address
6 St James’s Square
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+44 2077812000
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61230
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Rio Tinto (RIO, $79.79) reported record earnings for 2021