Staples (Vegetables) Limited
00504587
Healthy
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
05/04/2025
full
Next accounts due
05/01/2027
Confirmation statement
Last: 16/01/2026
Due 30/01/2027
Industry
Officers
Vernon Edward Read
secretary · Since 05/04/1992
British
Lee Burrell
director · Since 14/11/2025
British
Dan Carr
director · Since 14/11/2025
British
Howard Kenning
director · Since 14/11/2025
British
Peter Massingham
director · Since 14/11/2025
British
George Read
director · Since 21/10/1992
British
Vernon Edward Read
director
British
Jon Welberry
director · Since 14/11/2025
British
Former
Janet Read
secretary · Resigned 05/04/1992
Janet Read
director · Resigned 14/11/2025
Janet Read
director · Resigned 09/05/1997
Dorothy May Staples
director · Resigned 05/04/1992
William Edward Staples
director · Resigned 05/04/1992
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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
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 05/04/2025
Turnover
£169.6M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£22.1M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£18.8M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£2.3M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£9.4M
Working capital
Current Assets
£46.8M
Current Liabilities
£37.3M
Fixed Assets
£15.1M
Debtors
£24.7M
Cost of Sales
£150.5M
Gross Profit
£19.1M
Admin Expenses
£6.5M
Operating Profit
£2.7M
Profit After Tax
£4.9M
Tax at Year End
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.25 | +£4.9M |
| 2024 | 1.18 | +£2.7M |
| 2022 | 1.01 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.