Ds Smith Packaging Limited
00630681
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 2 outstanding charges (-4)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
30/04/2025
full
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 12/06/2025
Due 26/06/2026
Industry
Officers
director · Since 29/09/2014
COMPANY DIRECTOR
ITALIAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58
Also on 4 other boards
director · Since 01/02/2021
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47
Also on 5 other boards
director · Since 19/06/2025
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 40
Also on 1 other board
secretary · Since 13/02/2026
Persons with Significant Control
Ds Smith (Uk) Limited
Level 3, 1 Paddington Square, London, W2 1DL
Reg: 501594 · Companies House · Limited By Shares
Notified 06/04/2016
Charges2 outstanding
BNP PARIBAS FACTOR
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 17219 peers52
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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
Outstanding charges: -10 pts
Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.
Going Concern Doubt
any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt upon the continuing use of the going concern basis of accounting in future periods. The Directors have considered a period of at least 12 months from the date the financial statements are authorised for issue. The Company's business activities,
Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2024
Turnover
£687.2M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£29.3M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£15.6M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£27.4M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
-£353.9M
Working capital
Current Assets
£149.4M
Current Liabilities
£503.3M
Fixed Assets
£411.3M
Debtors
£97.6M
Cost of Sales
£490.2M
Gross Profit
£197.0M
Admin Expenses
£98.5M
Operating Profit
£29.9M
Profit After Tax
£18.8M
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.30 | +£17.0M |
| 2023 | 0.43 | -£25.5M |
| 2022 | 0.33 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.