RIO vs VALE

Rio Tinto Group and Vale S.A., both Basic Materials

Rio Tinto Group is the larger company at $163B against $66B. On trailing earnings VALE is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 8.2 against 17.2, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year RIO returned +81% against +65% for VALE.

Rio Tinto Group and Vale S.A.compared on valuation, return and Ryufin’s Smart Score
Figure	RIO	VALE
Last close	$105	$15.18
Market cap	$163B	$66B
Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better	17.2	8.2
1-year return	+81%	+65%
5-year return	+77%	+16%
Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10	n/a	9/10

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.

Rio Tinto Group

Revenue of $31B in H2 2025, net income $5.4B.

RIO overview revenue and segments valuation

Vale S.A.

Revenue of $21B in H2 2025, net income null.

VALE overview revenue and segments valuation

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