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Key Publishing Limited

02713662

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
85 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

UNITS 1-4 GWASH WAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, STAMFORD, PE9 1XP
Incorporated 11/05/1992

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/04/2025

Due 28/04/2026

Overdue

Industry

58142
Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals

Officers

Mr Adrian Philip Cox

director · Since 08/11/1999

CEO

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Adrian Philip Cox

secretary · Since 09/12/2015

Also on 11 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Klavis Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Units 1-4, Gwash Way Industrial Estate, Ryhall Road, Stamford, PE9 1XP

Reg: 01347747 · England And Wales · Company Limited By Sghares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/12/2006Registered 12/12/2006Satisfied 20/07/2020
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/08/1993Registered 27/08/1993Satisfied 12/08/2009

CompanyRankvs 683+ SIC 58142 peers
54

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.13× · 12/20
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 strength22/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees0/15 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

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

Going Concern Doubt

appropriate; or - the director has not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Other information The director is responsible for the oth

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2020

Turnover

£11.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£193k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.9M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£133k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£548k

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.7M

Current Liabilities

£4.1M

Debtors

£2.2M

Cost of Sales

£5.5M

Gross Profit

£6.0M

Admin Expenses

£5.9M

Profit After Tax

£123k

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£10k
Dividends paid£750k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.5M
NI contributions£216k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£548k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20201.13-£627k
20191.26—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.