NEM vs RIO
Newmont and Rio Tinto Group, both Basic Materials
Rio Tinto Group is the larger company at $158B against $123B. On trailing earnings NEM is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 14.8 against 15.5, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year RIO returned +52% against +44% for NEM. The RyuScore puts RIO ahead, 72 against 64 out of 100.
| Figure | NEM | RIO |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $117 | $94.33 |
| Market cap | $123B | $158B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 14.8 | 15.5 |
| Dividend yield | 0.9% | n/a |
| 1-year return | +44% | +52% |
| 5-year return | +135% | +77% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 64/100 | 72/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Newmont
Revenue of $6.1B in Q2 2026, net income $2.2B. Its largest reported line is Nevada Gold Mines, 20% of the disclosed total.
Rio Tinto Group
Revenue of $31B in H2 2025, net income $5.4B.
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