Penguin Random House Limited
00734421
Healthy
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
Details
Previously known as
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2025
full
Next accounts due
30/09/2027
Confirmation statement
Last: 26/02/2026
Due 12/03/2027
Industry
Officers
secretary · Since 15/09/2016
director · Since 01/04/2020
FINANCE DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND
Also on 67 other boards
secretary · Since 15/09/2016
Former
director · Resigned 08/06/1995
director · Resigned 15/09/1995
director · Resigned 24/11/1995
secretary · Resigned 24/11/1995
director · Resigned 19/01/1996
director · Resigned 29/07/1996
director · Resigned 30/12/1996
director · Resigned 31/12/1996
director · Resigned 01/03/1997
director · Resigned 01/04/1997
director · Resigned 01/08/1997
director · Resigned 31/12/1997
director · Resigned 31/01/1999
director · Resigned 31/01/2000
secretary · Resigned 28/07/2000
director · Resigned 31/05/2002
director · Resigned 28/02/2003
director · Resigned 28/02/2005
director · Resigned 31/03/2008
director · Resigned 31/07/2009
director · Resigned 31/12/2012
director · Resigned 01/07/2013
director · Resigned 01/07/2013
director · Resigned 31/12/2013
director · Resigned 10/01/2015
director · Resigned 30/06/2015
director · Resigned 31/03/2016
secretary · Resigned 30/06/2016
director · Resigned 14/09/2016
director · Resigned 31/12/2016
director · Resigned 31/12/2017
director · Resigned 31/12/2017
director · Resigned 31/12/2017
director · Resigned 31/12/2017
director · Resigned 01/04/2020
director · Resigned 01/04/2020
director · Resigned 01/04/2020
director · Resigned 01/04/2020
director · Resigned 01/04/2020
director · Resigned 01/04/2020
director · Resigned 01/04/2020
director · Resigned 01/04/2020
director · Resigned 16/09/2024
Persons with Significant Control
Bertelsmann Uk Limited
Reg: 3185285 · Companies House · Limited Company
Notified 06/04/2016
Former PSCs
Pearson Prh Holdings Limited
Ceased 05/10/2017
Change History
Active
Private Limited Company
ONE EMBASSY GARDENS
LONDON
CompanyRankvs 1955+ SIC 58110 peers50
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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 uncert
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025
Net Worth
£411.9M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
—
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£44.2M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
-£125.7M
Working capital
Current Assets
£84.5M
Current Liabilities
£210.2M
Fixed Assets
£537.6M
Debtors
£83.7M
Admin Expenses
£1.7M
Operating Profit
-£1.7M
Profit After Tax
£45.5M
Tax at Year End
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.40 | -£24.5M |
| 2024 | 0.00 | -£48.6M |
| 2023 | 0.11 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.