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Ds Smith Finco Limited

06740135

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

LEVEL 3, LONDON, W2 1DL
Incorporated 03/11/2008

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/06/2026

Due 19/06/2027

On track

Industry

66190
Other activities auxiliary to financial services

Officers

Toby Paul Slater

director · Since 28/11/2025

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Also on 5 other boards

James William Lloyd

secretary · Since 13/02/2026

Erich Simpkins

director · Since 13/02/2026

AMERICAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Also on 19 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ds Smith Limited

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

Level 3, 1 Paddington Square, London, W2 1DL

Reg: 1377658 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 5238+ SIC 66190 peers
25

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.01× · 2/20
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 strength1/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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 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 at least 12 months from the date the financial statements are expected to be authorised for issue. The financial posit

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2023

Net Worth

-£252k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£270k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£727k

Working capital

Current Assets

£3k

Current Liabilities

£349k

Fixed Assets

£475k

Debtors

£3k

Admin Expenses

£247k

Operating Profit

-£247k

Profit After Tax

-£270k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£475k
Assets less current liabilities-£252k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2022.0.179

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20230.01-£270k
20220.01

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.