Análisis del comportamiento de la supervivencia empresarial en la Provincia de Guayas, Ecuador en los años 2015-2019

Abstract

Abstract: This research was carried out with the objective of analyzing the behavior of business survival in the province of Guayas, Ecuador in the years 2015-2019, using financial tools such as: cash flow and financial indicators to determine the level of survival of companies of the province of Guayas. The research was descriptive with a quantitative approach. The database obtained from the Superintendenciade Compañías, Valores y Seguroswas used, information corresponding to 445 companies under study, with which financial indicators were calculated and analyzed. They interpreted the results based on the size of the company, the cantons where they are located and the sectors or activities. The results show that the highest degree of survival corresponds to large companies, followed by medium-sized ones; while, small and micro companies showed negative results that in the future could cause them to disappear from the market.