Private healthcare administration in Spain: analysis of its performance from 2015 to 2021

Abstract

This study details the economic progression of the private healthcare sector in Spain from 2015 to 2021,
focusing on the financial statements of the main entities. Using a quantitative approach, data from the Spanish Mercantile Register was examined, applying ratio and trend analysis. The results highlight a notable improvement in financial profitability and the soundness of the capital structure, evidencing a reduction in long-term indebtedness. The research highlights the predominance of the Quirónsalud group, which demonstrated a substantial increase in equity and achieved outstanding financial profitability. The profitability of the
companies in the sector is observed to have evolved positively, standing out for their ability to adapt and
prosper even in the context of the pandemic. The conclusion emphasises the favourable economic evolution of the sector, highlighting the improvements in profitability and financial structure of the companies analysed.