Ds Smith Business Services Limited
08114486
Healthy
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
Details
Compliance
Accounts
Confirmation statement
Industry
Officers
secretary · Since 13/02/2026
Persons with Significant Control
Ds Smith Holdings Limited
Level 3, 1 Paddington Square, London, W2 1DL
Reg: 6739623 · Companies House · Limited By Shares
Notified 06/04/2016
CompanyRankvs 412+ SIC 82110 peers71
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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 authorised for issue. The Company's business activities,
Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2024
Turnover
£5.9M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£29.2M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£43k
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£1.6M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£271k
Working capital
Current Assets
£6.2M
Current Liabilities
£6.0M
Fixed Assets
£29.3M
Debtors
£6.2M
Admin Expenses
£5.9M
Operating Profit
-£60k
Profit After Tax
£1.1M
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.05 | +£1.1M |
| 2023 | 1.84 | +£25.9M |
| 2022 | 4.51 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.