The Book Service Limited
00453161
Healthy
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
Details
Previously known as
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
full
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 20/01/2026
Due 03/02/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 03/07/2000
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65
Also on 67 other boards
director · Since 20/10/2014
PUBLISHER
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62
Also on 68 other boards
secretary · Since 30/06/2016
secretary · Since 30/06/2016
Former
director · Resigned 31/12/1991
director · Resigned 29/01/1993
director · Resigned 09/07/1993
director · Resigned 09/07/1993
director · Resigned 01/11/1993
director · Resigned 24/05/1994
director · Resigned 24/05/1994
director · Resigned 07/05/1999
director · Resigned 29/06/2001
director · Resigned 31/12/2001
director · Resigned 31/12/2001
director · Resigned 31/10/2008
director · Resigned 17/01/2009
secretary · Resigned 20/10/2014
director · Resigned 30/09/2015
secretary · Resigned 30/06/2016
Persons with Significant Control
The Random House Group Limited
20, Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 2SA
Reg: 954009 · Uk Companies House · Limited Company
Notified 06/04/2016
Charges0 outstanding
LLOYDS BANK PLC
LLOYDS BANK PLC
LLOYDS BANK PLC
LLOYDS BANK PLC
Change History
Active
Private Limited Company
20 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD
CompanyRankvs 30780+ SIC 52103 peers49
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern We are responsible for concluding on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material unce
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024
Turnover
£42.6M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£200k
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£745k
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£4.2M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
-£27.6M
Working capital
Current Assets
£411.9M
Current Liabilities
£439.5M
Fixed Assets
£9.4M
Debtors
£411.1M
Cost of Sales
£20.8M
Gross Profit
£21.9M
Admin Expenses
£25.6M
Operating Profit
-£3.8M
Profit After Tax
£3.1M
Tax at Year End
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.94 | +£0 |
| 2023 | 0.93 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.
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