Penguin Books Limited
00861590
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
full
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 06/04/2026
Due 20/04/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 01/01/2010
PUBLISHER
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63
Also on 68 other boards
director · Since 31/03/2014
FINANCE DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65
Also on 67 other boards
secretary · Since 30/06/2016
director · Since 31/01/2017
SALES DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56
Also on 13 other boards
director · Since 01/01/2023
PRESIDENT AND COO
INDIAN,AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 51
Also on 1 other board
secretary · Since 30/06/2016
Former
director · Resigned 31/12/1993
director · Resigned 24/10/1994
director · Resigned 01/03/1995
director · Resigned 14/07/1995
director · Resigned 18/09/1995
director · Resigned 24/11/1995
director · Resigned 29/11/1995
director · Resigned 29/02/1996
director · Resigned 31/08/1996
director · Resigned 31/12/1996
director · Resigned 31/01/1997
director · Resigned 01/08/1997
director · Resigned 31/12/1997
director · Resigned 31/12/1997
director · Resigned 31/01/1998
director · Resigned 14/08/1998
secretary · Resigned 14/09/1998
director · Resigned 31/01/1999
director · Resigned 12/02/1999
director · Resigned 22/10/1999
director · Resigned 01/12/1999
director · Resigned 31/01/2000
director · Resigned 31/01/2000
director · Resigned 08/06/2000
director · Resigned 30/09/2000
director · Resigned 31/03/2001
director · Resigned 05/10/2001
director · Resigned 31/12/2001
director · Resigned 15/04/2002
director · Resigned 28/02/2003
director · Resigned 28/02/2005
director · Resigned 29/07/2005
director · Resigned 29/07/2005
director · Resigned 07/10/2005
director · Resigned 31/12/2005
director · Resigned 01/07/2007
director · Resigned 31/03/2008
director · Resigned 31/07/2009
director · Resigned 31/12/2009
director · Resigned 31/12/2012
director · Resigned 31/03/2014
secretary · Resigned 30/06/2016
director · Resigned 31/12/2016
director · Resigned 31/01/2017
director · Resigned 31/12/2022
Persons with Significant Control
Penguin Random House Limited
80, Strand, London, WC2R 0RL
Reg: 734421 · Companies House · Limited Company
Notified 06/04/2016
Change History
Active
Private Limited Company
ONE EMBASSY GARDENS
LONDON
CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 58110 peers80
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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 unce
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024
Turnover
£247.2M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£138.5M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£7.2M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£56.5M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£146.4M
Working capital
Current Assets
£242.8M
Current Liabilities
£96.4M
Fixed Assets
£11.3M
Debtors
£194.2M
Cost of Sales
£109.0M
Gross Profit
£138.1M
Admin Expenses
£120.3M
Operating Profit
£39.0M
Profit After Tax
£45.8M
Tax at Year End
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.52 | -£4.5M |
| 2023 | 2.34 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.