Análisis del riesgo operativo en la rentabilidad de las grandes compañías de Ecuador del sector comercial 2018 -2022

Abstract

This research addresses the relationship between operational risk and profitability in large companies in the commercial sector in Ecuador. This topic is justified due to the critical importance of understanding how operational risks impact the financial performance of companies in an increasingly competitive and changing business context. The main objective of this study is to analyze the incidence of operational risk on the profitability of these companies and provide practical recommendations for the effective management of this risk. The methodology used is based on a mixed approach, using a simple regression model to assess the relationship between operational risk and profitability. The results reveal that operational risk has a positive impact on profitability, with an average increase of 0.655% in profitability for every 1% increase in operating risk. The regression model has a high explanatory capacity, with a coefficient of determination (R2) of 95.20%. The main findings indicate that strategic operational risk management and investment in technology can contribute positively to the profitability of these companies.