Auna S.A. Class A ( (AUNA) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Auna S.A. Class A presented to its investors.
Auna S.A. Class A, a prominent healthcare platform in Latin America, operates across Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, focusing on providing integrated healthcare services and oncological plans. The company recently released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, showcasing significant growth in key financial metrics. Auna reported a 13% year-over-year increase in consolidated revenue, reaching S/4,386 million, and a 20% rise in adjusted EBITDA to S/993 million for the full year. The company’s net income improved to S/124 million, a substantial turnaround from a loss in the previous year.
The financial performance was driven by strong results in Mexico, where the AunaWay model showed tangible benefits, and in Peru, which remains a stable and mature market. The company also made strategic moves in Mexico, including a five-year agreement with a leading oncology clinic, enhancing its position in the oncology sector. In Colombia, Auna navigated regulatory challenges by adjusting service offerings and diversifying its payor mix, which, despite short-term volatility, aims to strengthen its financial stability.
Auna’s balance sheet improvements were notable, with a reduction in the leverage ratio to 3.6x, aligning with its medium-term goal of less than 3.0x. The company also reported a 15% increase in net operating cash flows. In terms of operational highlights, the company saw increased capacity utilization and improved margins across its healthcare services in Mexico, Peru, and Colombia.
Looking ahead, Auna remains focused on sustaining its growth trajectory by enhancing efficiencies and expanding access to quality healthcare. The company aims to maintain its internal guideline of 20% FXN adjusted EBITDA growth annually, although external factors, particularly in Colombia, may impact this target. Auna is poised to continue its strategic initiatives and deliver value to its stakeholders in the coming year.