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Pr Books Limited

04628539

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

PR BOOKS LTD, KENDAL, LA9 6LX
Incorporated 06/01/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Paul Farrar

director · Since 07/01/2003

BOOKSELLER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Mark Farrar

director · Since 01/11/2011

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul Farrar

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 76

153, Seren Park Gardens, London, SE3 7RP

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Ruth Lydia Farrar

Ceased 15/02/2018

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 01/08/2018Registered 02/08/2018Satisfied 27/04/2020
charge
outstanding

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

Created 20/11/2012Registered 28/11/2012
charge
outstanding

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

Created 29/11/2011Registered 09/12/2011
charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 27/03/2008Registered 28/03/2008

CompanyRankvs 271+ SIC 47610 peers
63

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.71× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -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.

Employees2/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£912

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£562k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£794k

Fixed Assets

£794k

Debtors

£266k

0avg. employees-17

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.71-£4k
20241.63-£10k
20231.56-£60k
20221.87+£76k
20211.57+£335
20201.27+£98k
20191.22

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.