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James Lister & Sons Limited

00591148

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

SANDWELL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SMETHWICK WARLEY, B66 1QJ
Incorporated 30/09/1957

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

medium

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/05/2026

Due 25/05/2027

On track

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Timothy James Cotterill

director · Since 01/10/1996

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Richard Andrew Cotterill

director · Since 21/06/2010

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Mr Michael John Cotterill

director · Since 21/06/2010

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Mr Peter Clive Davies

director · Since 01/11/2010

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Craig Thomas

director · Since 01/10/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Mr Robert James Cotterill

director · Since 07/04/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 31

Miss Charlotte Louise Cotterill

director · Since 07/04/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 28

Persons with Significant Control

James Lister Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

Sandwell Industrial Estate, Spon Lane South, Smethwick, B66 1QJ

Reg: 07241130 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 04/11/2010Registered 05/11/2010
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 28/09/2010Registered 29/09/2010
charge
satisfied

BELINDA MORGAN AND STEPHEN ROBERTSON AS TRUSTEES OF THE RPL NO.1 DISCRETIONARY SETTLEMENT TRUST

Created 21/06/2010Registered 09/07/2010Satisfied 09/11/2010
charge
satisfied

BELINDA MORGAN AND STEPHEN ROBERTSON AS TRUSTEES OF THE RPL NO.1 DISCRETIONARY SETTLEMENT TRUST

Created 21/06/2010Registered 09/07/2010Satisfied 09/11/2010
charge
outstanding

K.R.HARDY ESTATE LIMITED

Created 31/07/2009Registered 05/08/2009
charge
outstanding

K.R.HARDY ESTATES LIMITED

Created 31/07/2009Registered 05/08/2009
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 14/07/1999Registered 22/07/1999Satisfied 07/01/2011

CompanyRankvs 10+ SIC 46900 peers
70

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.47× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

and new products, as well as continuing review of the state of the market and the activities of competitors, we are confident in the company's ability to maintain and build on the current position. Going concern The directors have considered the financial position of the company which shows healthy reserves and cash balances. They have not identified any material uncertainties that may cast sign

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2025

Turnover

£14.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£612k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£16k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.0M

Current Liabilities

£2.4M

Fixed Assets

£682k

Debtors

£3.3M

Cost of Sales

£8.2M

Gross Profit

£5.9M

Admin Expenses

£5.9M

Operating Profit

-£2k

Profit After Tax

-£720

94avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£24k
Dividends paid£31k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.9M
NI contributions£348k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£171k
Assets less current liabilities£4.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.47+£0
20252.47-£32k
20242.25-£227k
20232.39+£262k
20222.33-£92k
20212.37+£469k
20202.36

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.