Health and wellbeing businesses in Alicante: buying, selling and valuation
Human health and social work activities totalled 7,130 active establishments in the province in 2025, 35.2% of those in the Valencian Community (Comunidad Valenciana). Almost all belong to human health activities (6,643), which group clinics, medical and dental practices, physiotherapy and other centres. Residential care activities contribute 222 and social work activities without accommodation 265.
These figures do not include gyms, beauty centres or spas, which the INE (Spanish National Statistics Institute) classifies in other divisions. So when this page talks about health and wellbeing, the official statistics refer to the healthcare and care field.
Health and wellbeing · Alicante in figures
Active establishments in the province (CNAE activity code 86, 87, 88)
7,130
Share of the Valencian Community
35.2%
Active companies in the province (all activities)
145,106
What affects the value of health and wellbeing businesses in Alicante
In the healthcare sector, value depends first on authorisations: a centre needs a healthcare authorisation from the authorities for its activity and the care services it provides, and the buyer will check that it is valid, that it covers all the services offered and what must be notified or applied for when the owner changes. Any service without authorisation is a risk that gets discounted.
The next question is the professionals. In a dental clinic, a physiotherapy practice or a medical practice, patients come back for the person who treats them. If the owner is also the biggest earner, the buyer will ask them to continue for a while or will want other professionals to already have their own patient lists. Team stability and how each professional is paid are reviewed in detail.
The source of income changes the profile of the business: private patients, agreements with insurers or mutual societies, and contracts with the public authorities have different margins, payment terms and renewal risks. Show how much each channel weighs and the terms of the main agreements.
In care homes and social services, average occupancy, publicly funded or private places, the required staffing ratios and the condition of the building also carry weight. Clinical equipment, its maintenance and the management of medical records in line with data protection regulations complete the review.
Indicative valuation multiples
| Method | Range | Median |
|---|---|---|
| SDE (small businesses) | 2.5× – 4.5× | 3.2× |
| EBITDA (medium-sized businesses) | 5× – 8× | 6× |
Frequently asked questions
The INE publishes the establishments in human health activities, which include hospitals, medical and dental practices and other health activities. That is the figure shown on this page; it does not distinguish between types of clinic or count companies.
It depends on the transaction and on the regional regulations. If the shares in the company that holds it are sold, the centre remains the same; if the holder changes, it normally has to be notified to, or applied for at, the competent Conselleria (regional ministry). It is worth confirming this with a legal adviser before completion.
It is part of the business and the buyer will review its age, its condition, the maintenance contracts and whether any equipment is leased or financed. A machine that needs replacing soon is deducted from the price, so it is worth having an inventory with dates and inspections.
It brings patient volume, but with per-procedure prices set by the insurer and contracts that can change. The buyer will assess the weight of each insurer, the margin they leave and the share of private income, which is usually more profitable.
Several professionals with their own patient lists, a spread of patients who come back, a centre brand stronger than the owner's name, equipment in good condition, a long lease and accounts that reflect all the activity.
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- Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE): Locales por provincia, actividad principal (divisiones CNAE 2009) y estrato de asalariados
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE): Locales por CCAA, actividad principal (grupos CNAE 2009) y estrato de asalariados
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE): Empresas por provincia y estrato de asalariados
Latest official data available on the date given for each source.
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