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Dean & Smedley,Limited

00414805

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

NO 65 HORNINGLOW ROAD, STAFFS, DE14 2PP
Incorporated 11/07/1946

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/04/2025

Due 14/05/2026

On track

Industry

47730
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores

Officers

Brenda Irene Dean

secretary · Since 09/11/2008

Other

Brenda Irene Dean

director · Since 09/06/1999

British

Charles William Dean

director · Since 09/06/1999

British

Lucy Katherine Dean

director · Since 23/08/2013

British

Richard John Dean

director

British

Helen Mcgrath

director · Since 01/05/2023

British

Sarah Tyson

director · Since 01/05/2023

British

Former

Joan Leech Dean

secretary · Resigned 09/11/2008

Joan Leech Dean

director · Resigned 09/11/2008

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 47730 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.14× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Turnover

£14.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.3M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£446k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.6M

Current Liabilities

£2.6M

Fixed Assets

£1.9M

Debtors

£1.6M

Cost of Sales

£10.6M

Gross Profit

£4.3M

Admin Expenses

£4.6M

Operating Profit

£417k

Profit After Tax

£452k

135avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£34k

Director Loans(2017)

Company owes directors£251k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.1M
NI contributions£278k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£419k
Assets less current liabilities£4.8M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.14+£417k
20241.98+£614k
20231.93+£1.4M
20171.12

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.