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Saffron Apothecaries (Leicester) Limited

01290875

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

16 CENTRAL STREET 16 CENTRAL STREET, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE8 5QJ
Incorporated 16/12/1976

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47730
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Amarbir Singh Johal

director · Since 01/11/2000

PHARMACIST

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Aranvir Singh Johal

director · Since 01/08/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 33

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Baljinder Kaur Johal

director · Since 01/04/2022

ACCOUNTS MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Chase Pharmacy Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

32 Demontfort Street, Leicester, LE1 7GD

Reg: 03359402 · Companies Act · Limited Company

Notified 01/07/2016

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CompanyRankvs 1091+ SIC 47730 peers
53

Financial strength62th percentile among SIC peers · 16/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.1× · 12/20
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 strength16/25 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going conce

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£18.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£75k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£792k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£184k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£410k

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.4M

Current Liabilities

£4.0M

Fixed Assets

£6.2M

Debtors

£2.6M

Cost of Sales

£13.1M

Gross Profit

£5.7M

Admin Expenses

£5.8M

Operating Profit

-£77k

Profit After Tax

-£289k

115avg. employees+12

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£141k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.4M
NI contributions£184k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£5.1M
Interest payable£599k
Assets less current liabilities£6.6M
Signed by Mr Amarbir Johal 17 December 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.10-£289k
20231.00-£627k
20221.08-£490k
20211.15+£159k
20200.84+£21k
20190.37+£1.0M
20180.75

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.