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Michael O'Mara Books Limited

01869975

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

9 LION YARD, LONDON, SW4 7NQ
Incorporated 07/12/1984

Compliance

Last accounts

28/02/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/11/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/08/2025

Due 26/08/2026

On track

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Michael Phillip O'Mara

secretary · Since 12/08/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 27 other boards

Lesley Chantal Eleanor O'Mara

director · Since 12/08/1991

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 9 other boards

Michael Phillip O'Mara

director · Since 12/08/1991

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 27 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Michael O'Mara Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

9, Lion Yard, London, SW4 7NQ

Reg: 03408010 · England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 04/08/1989Registered 12/08/1989Satisfied 28/04/1993
charge
satisfied

MACMILLAN LONDON LIMITED

Created 04/02/1985Registered 08/02/1985Satisfied 21/09/1989

CompanyRankvs 13+ SIC 58110 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.24× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 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.

Liquidity20/20 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

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 twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going c

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/02/2023

Turnover

£9.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£12.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£991k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£404k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£10.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£12.8M

Current Liabilities

£2.4M

Fixed Assets

£1.7M

Debtors

£2.9M

Cost of Sales

£4.7M

Gross Profit

£4.6M

Admin Expenses

£4.3M

Profit After Tax

£275k

62avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.5M
NI contributions£288k
Signed by Class 1Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20235.24

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.