The Health Care and Social Assistance sector is a crucial pillar of the economy, dedicated to delivering health care services, social assistance, and wellness programs to various populations. It includes hospitals, physicians' offices, nursing facilities, outpatient care centers, and home health care services, as well as social services that support individuals in need. Major players in this sector include a mix of for-profit and nonprofit organizations that cater to the diverse needs of patients, from acute care to preventive services.
Key drivers of growth in this sector include an aging population, advancements in medical technology, and an increasing focus on preventive care and wellness. Rising healthcare costs and demand for personalized medicine are shaping how companies operate, leading to innovations in patient care delivery and management. The sector also faces challenges such as regulatory changes, health care policy reforms, and shifts in consumer preference towards telehealth services and integrated care models, which are becoming more prevalent amidst the ongoing digital transformation in health care.
The significance of the Health Care and Social Assistance sector cannot be overstated, as it directly impacts the quality of life for individuals and communities. As global health issues such as chronic diseases and pandemics persist, the ability of this sector to adapt and innovate will be critical in promoting health equity and improving patient outcomes. Furthermore, with increased investment in research and development, including biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, the sector is poised to continue fulfilling vital roles in public health, health management, and community support.
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | -6.0% | 5.8% | 15.8% | 20.9% | 15.5% | 14.4% | 13.9% | 15.0% | 17.9% | 19.7% | 20.0% | 16.6% | 16.9% | 17.1% | 18.1% |
| 2012 | 19.1% | 28.6% | 31.4% | 21.6% | 19.0% | 17.6% | 18.3% | 21.3% | 22.9% | 23.0% | 18.9% | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% | |
| 2013 | 38.8% | 38.0% | 22.4% | 19.0% | 17.2% | 18.2% | 21.7% | 23.4% | 23.4% | 18.9% | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.1% | ||
| 2014 | 37.3% | 15.0% | 13.1% | 12.4% | 14.4% | 19.0% | 21.3% | 21.6% | 16.8% | 17.2% | 17.4% | 18.6% | |||
| 2015 | -3.7% | 2.6% | 5.1% | 9.3% | 15.7% | 18.9% | 19.5% | 14.5% | 15.2% | 15.6% | 17.1% | ||||
| 2016 | 9.2% | 9.8% | 14.1% | 21.1% | 24.0% | 23.9% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 17.9% | 19.4% | |||||
| 2017 | 10.5% | 16.5% | 25.3% | 27.9% | 27.0% | 18.7% | 19.0% | 19.0% | 20.5% | ||||||
| 2018 | 23.0% | 33.4% | 34.4% | 31.6% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 20.3% | 21.9% | |||||||
| 2019 | 44.8% | 40.4% | 34.6% | 19.9% | 20.1% | 19.9% | 21.7% | ||||||||
| 2020 | 36.3% | 29.7% | 12.6% | 14.6% | 15.5% | 18.2% | |||||||||
| 2021 | 23.5% | 2.3% | 8.1% | 10.8% | 14.9% | ||||||||||
| 2022 | -15.3% | 1.2% | 6.8% | 12.9% | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 20.8% | 20.0% | 24.2% | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 19.1% | 25.9% | |||||||||||||
| 2025 | 33.1% |
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
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| 2015 | -10.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 5.2% | 8.2% | 12.8% | 21.6% | 14.7% | 13.0% | 15.4% | 20.6% | ||||
| 2016 | 8.4% | 8.2% | 11.0% | 13.4% | 18.1% | 28.0% | 18.8% | 16.3% | 18.7% | 24.2% | |||||
| 2017 | 7.9% | 12.3% | 15.2% | 20.6% | 32.3% | 20.7% | 17.5% | 20.0% | 26.1% | ||||||
| 2018 | 17.0% | 19.0% | 25.2% | 39.2% | 23.4% | 19.1% | 21.8% | 28.6% | |||||||
| 2019 | 21.0% | 29.5% | 47.5% | 25.0% | 19.6% | 22.7% | 30.3% | ||||||||
| 2020 | 38.5% | 62.9% | 26.4% | 19.2% | 23.0% | 31.9% | |||||||||
| 2021 | 91.6% | 20.8% | 13.4% | 19.4% | 30.6% | ||||||||||
| 2022 | -23.9% | -12.8% | 2.0% | 18.7% | |||||||||||
| 2023 | -0.1% | 18.1% | 37.7% | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 39.5% | 61.6% | |||||||||||||
| 2025 | 87.3% |
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| Market Cap The average market value of companies in this sector. | $13.1B | |
| Dividend Yield Yearly payout to shareholders per share. The percentage indicates the payout in relation to the share price. | 0.61 % | |
| Beta Indicates the relationship between the price performance of a share and the market. | 1.08 | |
| P/E Ratio Ratio between share price and earnings per share. A low ratio could indicate that the stock is undervalued or investors aren't expecting high growth. A high ratio could indicate that the stock is overvalued or investors are expecting high growth. | 22.8 | |
| Negative P/E Ratio A negative P/E ratio shows that the company is not profitable, and it shows how many years it would take the company to lose its entire market capitalisation if it did not change anything. | -99.68 | |
| Profitable Companies | 84% | |
| PEG The ratio between the P/E ratio and the growth rate of the company's earnings per share in the last twelve months. A lower PEG could mean that a stock is undervalued. | 6.06 | |
| Price to Sales Ratio Market cap divided by the revenue in the most recent year. | 3.13 | |
| Price to Book Ratio Price to Book Ratio is the Market cap divided by the Book value of the company. | 4.83 |
| Enterprise Value to EBIT Enterprise Value divided by EBIT. | 8.61 | |
| Enterprise Value to Revenue Enterprise value divided by revenue. | 3.31 | |
| Total Debt to Enterprise Value Total debt divided by enterprise value. | 0.2 | |
| Debt to Equity A higher ratio indicates a higher risk. However, the ratio is difficult to compare between industries where common amounts of debt vary. | -0.22 | |
| Profit Margin Net income divided by revenue of the last 4 quarters. It indicates the company's profitability. | 3.35% | |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) The rate at which the company's net income has increased to the same quarter one year ago. | +19.5% | |
| Return on Equity Equity divided by market cap. | 4.83% | |
| Return on Assets Indicates a company's profitability in relation to its total assets. | 1.83% | |
| Return on Invested Capital Return on invested capital (ROIC) is net income after dividends divided by the sum of debt and equity. It shows how effective a company is at turning capital invested by shareholders and other debtholders into profits. | 5.91% |
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