Dorling Kindersley Limited
01177822
Some Concerns
- Negative net worth (-10)
- Loss before tax (-10)
- 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: 30/01/2026
Due 13/02/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 18/04/2011
PURCHASING AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54
Also on 3 other boards
secretary · Since 30/06/2016
director · Since 30/08/2016
FINANCE DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48
Also on 15 other boards
director · Since 01/05/2022
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 40
Also on 6 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Penguin Random House Limited
80, Strand, London, WC2R 0RL
Reg: 734421 · Companies House · Limited Company
Notified 06/04/2016
Charges0 outstanding
BARCLAYS BANK PLC
CompanyRankvs 5311+ SIC 58110 peers29
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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
Turnover
£115.5M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
-£758k
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£41k
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
-£10.0M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
-£6.3M
Working capital
Current Assets
£75.6M
Current Liabilities
£81.9M
Fixed Assets
£6.6M
Debtors
£52.7M
Cost of Sales
£80.0M
Gross Profit
£35.5M
Admin Expenses
£42.4M
Operating Profit
-£6.3M
Profit After Tax
-£8.7M
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.92 | -£1.0M |
| 2023 | 0.77 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.