RIO and REH shares: 2 ASX shares to watch

Group 1: Company Overview - Rio Tinto is a global leader in the exploration, development, production, and processing of minerals and metals, founded in 1873, and is currently the world's second-largest mining and metals company after BHP [1] - Reece Limited has been operating in Australia for over 100 years and is the country's largest plumbing and bathroom supplies business, diversifying into irrigation, pools, civil construction, and HVAC systems [3] Group 2: Financial Performance - Rio Tinto's share price has decreased by 2.3% since the start of 2025, while Reece Limited's share price is 64.0% away from its 52-week high [1] - For CY24, Rio Tinto reported a debt/equity ratio of 23.9%, an average dividend yield of 6.8% per year over the last 5 years, and a return on equity (ROE) of 20.3% [6] - Reece Limited reported a debt/equity ratio of 47.2% in FY24, an average dividend yield of 1.1% per year since 2019, and an ROE of 11.2% [7] Group 3: Product Portfolio - Rio Tinto's diverse portfolio is categorized into four key product areas: Aluminium, Copper & Diamonds, Energy & Minerals, and Iron Ore, with iron ore being its largest export [2]