Ds Smith International Limited
02636539
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Loss before tax (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
30/04/2025
audit exemption subsidiary
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 12/06/2025
Due 26/06/2026
Industry
Officers
director · Since 21/01/2016
COMPANY DIRECTOR
ITALIAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58
Also on 4 other boards
director · Since 17/03/2025
COMPANY DIRECTOR
AMERICAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54
Also on 6 other boards
secretary · Since 13/02/2026
Persons with Significant Control
Ds Smith Holdings Limited
Level 3, 1 Paddington Square, London, W2 1DL
Reg: 6739623 · Companies House · Limited By Shares
Notified 06/04/2016
CompanyRankvs 57420+ SIC 82990 peers49
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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
any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt upon the continuing use of the going concern basis of accounting in future periods. The Directors have considered a period of 12 months from the date the financial statements are authorised for issue. The Company's business activities, together
Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2023
Net Worth
£2893.9M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£4.1M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
-£88.8M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
-£3594.9M
Working capital
Current Assets
£4.1M
Current Liabilities
£3599.0M
Fixed Assets
£6488.8M
Debtors
£3077.6M
Admin Expenses
£99.2M
Operating Profit
-£99.2M
Profit After Tax
-£89.7M
Tax at Year End
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.00 | -£89.7M |
| 2022 | 0.00 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.