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Daunt Books Limited

03068928

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

83 MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET, W1U 4QW
Incorporated 16/06/1995

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores

Officers

Katherine Mary Daunt

secretary · Since 05/07/1995

BRITISH

Mr Achilles James Daunt

director · Since 05/07/1995

BOOK SELLER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 19 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Katherine Mary Daunt

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 62

83 Marylebone High Street, W1U 4QW

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Achilles James Daunt

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 62

83 Marylebone High Street, W1U 4QW

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 612+ SIC 47610 peers
44

Financial strength35th percentile among SIC peers · 9/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength9/25 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.

Liquidity0/20 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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent company'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 director with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£701

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£323k

Working capital

Current Assets

—

Current Liabilities

£324k

Fixed Assets

£325k

Profit After Tax

£1.9M

86avg. employees+4

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£500k

People Costs(2019)

Wages & salaries£1.7M
NI contributions£159k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production