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Shepherd Distribution Services Limited

07260248

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

BIRLEY VALE AVENUE, SHEFFIELD, S12 2AX
Incorporated 20/05/2010

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Laurence Donal Abel

director · Since 20/05/2010

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Ian Alexander Davis

director · Since 20/05/2010

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Shepherd Distribution Trustee Limited

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

Shepherd Distribution Services Limited, Birley Vale Avenue, Sheffield, S12 2AX

Reg: 14234274 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Guarantee

Notified 28/07/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Laurence Donal Abel

Ceased 28/07/2022

Mr Ian Alexander Davis

Ceased 28/07/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/09/2013Registered 13/09/2013
charge
satisfied

CENTRIC SPV 1 LIMITED

Created 12/08/2010Registered 16/10/2010Satisfied 17/12/2013

CompanyRankvs 14619+ SIC 49410 peers
38

Financial strength86th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees27th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.35× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -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.

Employees4/15 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

Outstanding charges: -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 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 directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2025

Net Worth

£50k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£52k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£50k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£791k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.2M

Current Liabilities

£6.4M

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£2.2M

Cost of Sales

£8.4M

Admin Expenses

£1.7M

Profit After Tax

£41k

1avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£33k
Dividends paid-£235k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.2M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£180k
Assets less current liabilities£601k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.35+£0
20250.35+£0
20240.31+£0
20230.32+£0
20220.38-£2.1M
20210.49+£254k
20200.51+£60k
20190.39

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.