The Chart That Explains Rio Tinto's Capex Problem
Capex has risen from $6.75 billion in FY22 to $12.36 billion in FY25. Free cash flow has collapsed by three-quarters. The entire valuation debate on Rio Tinto is in the ratio between these two lines.
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Capex has risen from $6.75 billion in FY22 to $12.36 billion in FY25. Free cash flow has collapsed by three-quarters. The entire valuation debate on Rio Tinto is in the ratio between these two lines.
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