Marston Book Services Limited
01186721
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
30/12/2022
full
Next accounts due
30/09/2024
Confirmation statement
Last: 23/12/2023
Due 06/01/2025
Industry
Officers
director · Since 18/10/2021
DIRECTOR
AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 49
Also on 8 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
United Independent Distributors Ltd
4, Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR
Reg: 11828818 · Registrar Of Companies (Companies House) · Private Company Limited By Shares
Notified 28/04/2023
Former PSCs
Violia Media Services Limited
Ceased 28/04/2023
Charges1 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 43080+ SIC 46180 peers31
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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
Outstanding charges: -10 pts
Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.
Going Concern Doubt
dependence on parent company support indicates the existence of material uncertainty that may cast doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern. Other information The director is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information in the Strategic Report and the Report of the Director, but does not include
Key FinancialsYear ending 30/12/2022
Turnover
£5.9M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
-£7.3M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£2.6M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
-£4.3M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
-£6.7M
Working capital
Current Assets
£11.0M
Current Liabilities
£17.8M
Fixed Assets
£114k
Debtors
£8.4M
Cost of Sales
£3.8M
Gross Profit
£2.1M
Admin Expenses
£4.0M
Operating Profit
-£1.9M
Profit After Tax
-£4.3M
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.62 | -£4.3M |
| 2021 | 0.80 | -£2.1M |
| 2020 | 0.94 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.