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Merchant Gourmet Limited

13179628

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
85 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

PREMIER HOUSE CENTRIUM BUSINESS PARK, ST ALBANS, AL1 2RE
Incorporated 04/02/2021

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/02/2026

Due 17/02/2027

On track

Industry

10850
Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes
10890
Manufacture of other food products
46310
Wholesale of fruit and vegetables
47910
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet

Officers

Mr Simon Alan Rose

director · Since 01/09/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 28 other boards

Mr Simon Nicholas Wilbraham

director · Since 01/09/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 218 other boards

Simon Nicholas Wilbraham

secretary · Since 22/12/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Premier Foods Group Limited

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

Premier House, Centrium Business Park, St Albans, AL1 2RE

Reg: 281728 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 18/11/2025

Former PSCs

Leathams Group Holdings Limited

Ceased 08/07/2021

Merchant Gourmet Holdings Limited

Ceased 18/11/2025

Charges0 outstanding

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satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 98+ SIC 10850 peers
64

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.62× · 16/20
Longevity5 years trading (max 15) · 5/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees14/15 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.

Longevity5/15 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

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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 going c

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2023

Turnover

£16.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£2.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.7M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£361k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.0M

Current Liabilities

£3.7M

Fixed Assets

£45k

Debtors

£2.7M

Cost of Sales

£12.0M

Gross Profit

£4.1M

Admin Expenses

£3.7M

Operating Profit

£425k

Profit After Tax

£285k

13avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£76k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.6M
NI contributions£102k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£44k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2022.0.179

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20231.62+£285k
20221.49

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.