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Browns Distribution Services Limited

00838986

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

DISTRIBUTION HOUSE, STOKE ON TRENT, ST6 4FB
Incorporated 25/02/1965

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/10/2025

Due 22/10/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road
52103
52103
62090
Other information technology service activities

Officers

David Albert James Brown

director · Since 14/03/2007

British

David Anthony Brown

director · Since 22/05/1998

British

Former

David Grocott

secretary · Resigned 31/07/2024

Brian Patrick Higgins

secretary · Resigned 06/03/2001

Hayden Knox Smith

secretary · Resigned 13/01/2004

Christopher Robinson

secretary · Resigned 30/03/2026

John James Waters

secretary · Resigned 17/08/2016

Albert Brown

director · Resigned 28/09/2007

David Anthony Brown

director · Resigned 30/07/1997

Miriam Catherine Ann Brown

director · Resigned 28/05/1997

Hayden Knox Smith

director · Resigned 13/01/2004

Malcolm Mortimer

director · Resigned 14/02/1997

Alan Smith

director · Resigned 23/01/1995

Michael John Stirzaker

director · Resigned 09/08/2017

Michael John Stirzakor

director · Resigned 23/07/1999

Mark Douglas Ward

director · Resigned 01/07/2005

John James Waters

director · Resigned 24/06/2004

CompanyRankvs 86340+ SIC 49410 peers
61

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees26th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.11× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

Employees4/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.3M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£541k

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.6M

Current Liabilities

£5.0M

Fixed Assets

£7.0M

Debtors

£3.3M

Admin Expenses

£3.9M

Profit After Tax

£764k

1avg. employees-136

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£940k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.0M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.11+£424k
20241.13-£241k
20231.21+£1.5M
20181.02

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.