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Paul Murray Plc

01172728

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Public Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

PAUL MURRAY PLC, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 2FA
Incorporated 05/06/1974

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46460
Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods

Officers

Mr Paul Travis Murray

director · Since 12/06/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 8 other boards

Mrs Karen Julia Murray

director · Since 12/06/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Nicholas Brian Hayton

director · Since 08/04/2005

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Mark Cox

director · Since 25/05/2006

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Mrs Charlotte Ann Eastwood

director · Since 01/01/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Gemma Louise Robertson

director · Since 01/01/2011

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Thomas Eastwood

director · Since 01/01/2012

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 1 other board

Mr Maxwell John Murray

director · Since 18/04/2013

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 1 other board

Mr Leigh Hadaway

director · Since 10/01/2018

BUYING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Mrs Tracey Phillips

secretary · Since 28/02/2024

Mrs Tracey Louise Phillips

director · Since 27/03/2024

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Persons with Significant Control

Metro Gold Limited

75–100% shares

Paul Murray Plc, Wide Lane, Southampton, SO18 2FA

Reg: 10467347 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 01/09/2017

Former PSCs

Mr Paul Travis Murray

Ceased 31/08/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
satisfied

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charge
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Created 12/03/2008Registered 14/03/2008Satisfied 13/02/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/10/1993Registered 26/10/1993Satisfied 30/03/2017
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/05/1992Registered 10/06/1992Satisfied 30/03/2017
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/03/1990Registered 30/03/1990Satisfied 03/04/2017
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/03/1990Registered 30/03/1990Satisfied 13/02/2023
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 26/10/1981Registered 29/10/1981Satisfied 10/04/1990
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 26/10/1981Registered 29/10/1981Satisfied 10/04/1990

CompanyRankvs 180+ SIC 46460 peers
65

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.96× · 16/20
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 strength24/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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

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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£25.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£6.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£38k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.7M

Current Liabilities

£6.0M

Fixed Assets

£826k

Debtors

£5.1M

Cost of Sales

£17.2M

Gross Profit

£8.7M

Admin Expenses

£2.9M

Operating Profit

£1.7M

Profit After Tax

£1.1M

91avg. employees-6

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£152k
Dividends paid£698k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.8M
NI contributions£468k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.96+£441k
20232.15+£122k
20221.97-£225k
20212.13+£393k
20202.13+£759k
20191.90

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.