RIO vs VALE
Rio Tinto Group and Vale S.A., both Basic Materials
Rio Tinto Group is the larger company at $155B against $64B. On trailing earnings VALE is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 7.3 against 15.6, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year RIO returned +56% against +32% for VALE. The RyuScore puts VALE ahead, 74 against 72 out of 100.
| Figure | RIO | VALE |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $94.76 | $13.63 |
| Market cap | $155B | $64B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 15.6 | 7.3 |
| 1-year return | +56% | +32% |
| 5-year return | +80% | +24% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 72/100 | 74/100 |
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.
Rio Tinto Group
Revenue of $31B in H2 2025, net income $5.4B.
Vale S.A.
Revenue of $21B in H2 2025, net income null.
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