gibsons games ltd
gibsons games ltd Company Information
Company Number
00155167
Next Accounts
Sep 2025
Industry
Manufacture of games and toys (other than professional and arcade games and toys) n.e.c.
Shareholders
katherine gibson
michael gill gibson
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Contact
Registered Address
gemini court, 42a throwley way, sutton, surrey, SM1 4AF
gibsons games ltd Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of GIBSONS GAMES LTD at £5.5m based on a Turnover of £7.4m and 0.74x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
gibsons games ltd Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of GIBSONS GAMES LTD at £0 based on an EBITDA of £-92.9k and a 4.96x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
gibsons games ltd Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of GIBSONS GAMES LTD at £5.5m based on Net Assets of £3.1m and 1.78x industry multiple (adjusted for liquidity).
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Gibsons Games Ltd Overview
Gibsons Games Ltd is a live company located in sutton, SM1 4AF with a Companies House number of 00155167. It operates in the manufacture of other games and toys, n.e.c. sector, SIC Code 32409. Founded in May 1919, it's largest shareholder is katherine gibson with a 30% stake. Gibsons Games Ltd is a mature, mid sized company, Pomanda has estimated its turnover at £7.4m with declining growth in recent years.
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Gibsons Games Ltd Health Check
Pomanda's financial health check has awarded Gibsons Games Ltd a 4 rating. We use a traffic light system to show it exceeds the industry average on 4 measures and has 6 areas for improvement. Company Health Check FAQs
4 Strong
2 Regular
6 Weak
Size
annual sales of £7.4m, make it smaller than the average company (£17.9m)
- Gibsons Games Ltd
£17.9m - Industry AVG
Growth
3 year (CAGR) sales growth of -5%, show it is growing at a slower rate (7.8%)
- Gibsons Games Ltd
7.8% - Industry AVG
Production
with a gross margin of 35.4%, this company has a comparable cost of product (35.4%)
- Gibsons Games Ltd
35.4% - Industry AVG
Profitability
an operating margin of -1.3% make it less profitable than the average company (2.6%)
- Gibsons Games Ltd
2.6% - Industry AVG
Employees
with 27 employees, this is below the industry average (47)
27 - Gibsons Games Ltd
47 - Industry AVG
Pay Structure
on an average salary of £51.8k, the company has an equivalent pay structure (£51.8k)
- Gibsons Games Ltd
£51.8k - Industry AVG
Efficiency
resulting in sales per employee of £274.8k, this is less efficient (£334k)
- Gibsons Games Ltd
£334k - Industry AVG
Debtor Days
it gets paid by customers after 68 days, this is later than average (48 days)
- Gibsons Games Ltd
48 days - Industry AVG
Creditor Days
its suppliers are paid after 45 days, this is slower than average (29 days)
- Gibsons Games Ltd
29 days - Industry AVG
Stock Days
it holds stock equivalent to 68 days, this is less than average (122 days)
- Gibsons Games Ltd
122 days - Industry AVG
Cash Balance
has cash to cover current liabilities for 30 weeks, this is more cash available to meet short term requirements (7 weeks)
30 weeks - Gibsons Games Ltd
7 weeks - Industry AVG
Debt Level
it has a ratio of liabilities to total assets of 27.5%, this is a lower level of debt than the average (46.6%)
27.5% - Gibsons Games Ltd
46.6% - Industry AVG
GIBSONS GAMES LTD financials
Gibsons Games Ltd's latest turnover from December 2023 is estimated at £7.4 million and the company has net assets of £3.1 million. According to their latest financial statements, Gibsons Games Ltd has 27 employees and maintains cash reserves of £692.9 thousand as reported in the balance sheet.
Data source: Companies House, Pomanda Estimates
| Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Jun 2017 | Jun 2016 | Jun 2015 | Jun 2014 | Jun 2013 | Jun 2012 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 8,479,289 | 8,601,984 | 6,062,813 | 9,293,630 | 5,366,496 | 4,825,434 | 4,699,539 | 4,297,447 | 4,397,829 | 4,555,694 | 4,115,431 | 4,156,981 | ||
| Other Income Or Grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Cost Of Sales | 2,904,445 | 3,029,033 | 2,651,722 | 4,015,918 | 2,338,299 | 1,915,703 | 1,974,308 | 1,764,514 | 1,736,035 | 1,920,775 | 1,726,220 | 1,845,666 | ||
| Gross Profit | 5,574,844 | 5,572,951 | 3,411,091 | 5,277,712 | 3,028,197 | 2,909,731 | 2,725,231 | 2,532,933 | 2,661,794 | 2,634,919 | 2,389,211 | 2,311,315 | ||
| Admin Expenses | 4,764,481 | 5,073,152 | 3,043,671 | 4,459,135 | 2,569,915 | 2,487,137 | 2,408,767 | 2,181,419 | 2,272,645 | 2,277,167 | 2,064,101 | 2,050,658 | ||
| Operating Profit | 810,363 | 499,799 | 367,420 | 818,577 | 458,282 | 422,594 | 316,464 | 351,514 | 389,149 | 357,752 | 325,110 | 260,657 | ||
| Interest Payable | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 143 | 0 | ||
| Interest Receivable | 147 | 3,319 | 6,534 | 4,655 | 2,388 | 5,958 | 4,370 | 6,320 | 12,965 | 13,921 | 8,685 | 8,682 | ||
| Pre-Tax Profit | 810,510 | 503,118 | 373,954 | 823,232 | 460,665 | 428,552 | 320,834 | 357,834 | 402,114 | 371,668 | 333,652 | 269,339 | ||
| Tax | -154,399 | -97,613 | -73,338 | -153,107 | -87,508 | -86,171 | -64,625 | -74,076 | -85,871 | -79,848 | -72,460 | -41,665 | ||
| Profit After Tax | 656,111 | 405,505 | 300,616 | 670,125 | 373,157 | 342,381 | 256,209 | 283,758 | 316,243 | 291,820 | 261,192 | 227,674 | ||
| Dividends Paid | 400,000 | 200,000 | 300,000 | 200,000 | 300,000 | 200,000 | 140,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 300,000 | ||
| Retained Profit | 256,111 | 205,505 | 616 | 470,125 | 73,157 | 142,381 | 116,209 | 83,758 | 116,243 | 191,820 | 161,192 | -72,326 | ||
| Employee Costs | 590,498 | 473,853 | ||||||||||||
| Number Of Employees | 27 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | ||||||
| EBITDA* | 818,401 | 510,485 | 380,206 | 832,058 | 462,772 | 425,594 | 320,464 | 361,014 | 393,149 | 361,752 | 329,110 | 264,657 |
* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
| Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Jun 2017 | Jun 2016 | Jun 2015 | Jun 2014 | Jun 2013 | Jun 2012 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangible Assets | 1,053,250 | 1,055,492 | 1,060,054 | 11,418 | 22,104 | 34,890 | 17,960 | 0 | 3,000 | 7,000 | 11,000 | 15,001 | 19,001 | 23,001 |
| Intangible Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments & Other | 785 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Debtors (Due After 1 year) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Fixed Assets | 1,054,035 | 1,055,492 | 1,060,054 | 11,418 | 22,104 | 34,890 | 17,960 | 0 | 3,000 | 7,000 | 11,000 | 15,001 | 19,001 | 23,001 |
| Stock & work in progress | 899,934 | 1,356,012 | 1,922,688 | 862,779 | 659,329 | 741,610 | 809,854 | 582,920 | 542,138 | 472,301 | 490,828 | 474,976 | 572,472 | 605,997 |
| Trade Debtors | 1,399,416 | 1,170,021 | 1,767,130 | 1,673,490 | 1,870,790 | 1,644,127 | 488,247 | 529,106 | 507,365 | 431,170 | 402,615 | 410,532 | 434,267 | 395,007 |
| Group Debtors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Misc Debtors | 225,136 | 210,589 | 13,102 | 34,569 | 216,654 | 84,865 | 191,068 | 126,427 | 108,110 | 98,421 | 57,518 | 27,591 | 52,598 | 47,456 |
| Cash | 692,895 | 710,712 | 713,185 | 3,166,897 | 2,079,477 | 2,692,415 | 2,277,100 | 2,502,379 | 2,307,837 | 2,326,264 | 2,296,052 | 2,234,827 | 1,713,253 | 1,419,693 |
| misc current assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| total current assets | 3,217,381 | 3,447,334 | 4,416,105 | 5,737,735 | 4,826,250 | 5,163,017 | 3,766,269 | 3,740,832 | 3,465,450 | 3,328,156 | 3,247,013 | 3,147,926 | 2,772,590 | 2,468,153 |
| total assets | 4,271,416 | 4,502,826 | 5,476,159 | 5,749,153 | 4,848,354 | 5,197,907 | 3,784,229 | 3,740,832 | 3,468,450 | 3,335,156 | 3,258,013 | 3,162,927 | 2,791,591 | 2,491,154 |
| Bank overdraft | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank loan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trade Creditors | 596,842 | 618,246 | 639,493 | 304,859 | 385,703 | 571,682 | 278,044 | 150,607 | 195,712 | 237,667 | 160,517 | 216,922 | 106,427 | 226,334 |
| Group/Directors Accounts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| other short term finances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| hp & lease commitments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| other current liabilities | 575,731 | 727,396 | 1,023,506 | 1,887,245 | 1,111,107 | 1,275,297 | 625,382 | 782,579 | 607,473 | 548,433 | 632,198 | 596,950 | 527,929 | 268,777 |
| total current liabilities | 1,172,573 | 1,345,642 | 1,662,999 | 2,192,104 | 1,496,810 | 1,846,979 | 903,426 | 933,186 | 803,185 | 786,100 | 792,715 | 813,872 | 634,356 | 495,111 |
| loans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| hp & lease commitments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accruals and Deferred Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| other liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| provisions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| total long term liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| total liabilities | 1,172,573 | 1,345,642 | 1,662,999 | 2,192,104 | 1,496,810 | 1,846,979 | 903,426 | 933,186 | 803,185 | 786,100 | 792,715 | 813,872 | 634,356 | 495,111 |
| net assets | 3,098,843 | 3,157,184 | 3,813,160 | 3,557,049 | 3,351,544 | 3,350,928 | 2,880,803 | 2,807,646 | 2,665,265 | 2,549,056 | 2,465,298 | 2,349,055 | 2,157,235 | 1,996,043 |
| total shareholders funds | 3,098,843 | 3,157,184 | 3,813,160 | 3,557,049 | 3,351,544 | 3,350,928 | 2,880,803 | 2,807,646 | 2,665,265 | 2,549,056 | 2,465,298 | 2,349,055 | 2,157,235 | 1,996,043 |
| Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Jun 2017 | Jun 2016 | Jun 2015 | Jun 2014 | Jun 2013 | Jun 2012 | Jun 2011 | Jun 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Activities | ||||||||||||||
| Operating Profit | 810,363 | 499,799 | 367,420 | 818,577 | 458,282 | 422,594 | 316,464 | 351,514 | 389,149 | 357,752 | 325,110 | 260,657 | ||
| Depreciation | 2,242 | 4,562 | 8,038 | 10,686 | 12,786 | 13,481 | 4,490 | 3,000 | 4,000 | 9,500 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Amortisation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tax | -154,399 | -97,613 | -73,338 | -153,107 | -87,508 | -86,171 | -64,625 | -74,076 | -85,871 | -79,848 | -72,460 | -41,665 | ||
| Stock | -456,078 | -566,676 | 1,059,909 | 203,450 | -82,281 | -68,244 | 226,934 | 40,782 | 69,837 | -18,527 | 15,852 | -97,496 | -33,525 | 605,997 |
| Debtors | 243,942 | -399,622 | 72,173 | -379,385 | 358,452 | 1,049,677 | 23,782 | 40,058 | 85,884 | 69,458 | 22,010 | -48,742 | 44,402 | 442,463 |
| Creditors | -21,404 | -21,247 | 334,634 | -80,844 | -185,979 | 293,638 | 127,437 | -45,105 | -41,955 | 77,150 | -56,405 | 110,495 | -119,907 | 226,334 |
| Accruals and Deferred Income | -151,665 | -296,110 | -863,739 | 776,138 | -164,190 | 649,915 | -157,197 | 175,106 | 59,040 | -83,765 | 35,248 | 69,021 | 259,152 | 268,777 |
| Deferred Taxes & Provisions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash flow from operations | -997,185 | 1,284,101 | -319,472 | 641,071 | 94,788 | 388,584 | 117,203 | 229,392 | 248,259 | 607,658 | 385,018 | -330,357 | ||
| Investing Activities | ||||||||||||||
| capital expenditure | ||||||||||||||
| Change in Investments | 785 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| cash flow from investments | ||||||||||||||
| Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||
| Bank loans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group/Directors Accounts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Short Term Loans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long term loans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hire Purchase and Lease Commitments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| other long term liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| share issue | ||||||||||||||
| interest | 147 | 3,319 | 6,534 | 4,655 | 2,383 | 5,958 | 4,370 | 6,320 | 12,965 | 13,916 | 8,542 | 8,682 | ||
| cash flow from financing | 147 | 3,319 | 6,534 | 4,655 | 2,383 | 5,958 | 4,370 | 6,320 | 12,965 | 13,916 | 8,542 | 2,077,051 | ||
| cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||||||||
| cash | -17,817 | -2,473 | -2,453,712 | 1,087,420 | -612,938 | 415,315 | -225,279 | 194,542 | -18,427 | 30,212 | 61,225 | 521,574 | 293,560 | 1,419,693 |
| overdraft | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| change in cash | -17,817 | -2,473 | -2,453,712 | 1,087,420 | -612,938 | 415,315 | -225,279 | 194,542 | -18,427 | 30,212 | 61,225 | 521,574 | 293,560 | 1,419,693 |
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GIBSONS GAMES LTD group structure
Gibsons Games Ltd has no subsidiary companies.
Ultimate parent company
GIBSONS GAMES LTD
00155167
gibsons games ltd directors
Gibsons Games Ltd currently has 3 directors. The longest serving directors include Mr Michael Gibson (Jun 1991) and Ms Katherine Gibson (Jan 2008).
| officer | country | age | start | end | role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael Gibson | 79 years | Jun 1991 | - | Director | |
| Ms Katherine Gibson | 47 years | Jan 2008 | - | Director | |
| Ms Amanda Chaplin | 38 years | Jan 2021 | - | Director |
P&L
December 2023turnover
7.4m
+4%
operating profit
-95.2k
0%
gross margin
35.5%
0%
turnover
Turnover, or revenue, is the amount of sales generated by a company within the financial year.
Balance Sheet
December 2023net assets
3.1m
-0.02%
total assets
4.3m
-0.05%
cash
692.9k
-0.03%
net assets
Total assets minus all liabilities
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gibsons games ltd company details
company number
00155167
Type
Private limited with Share Capital
industry
32409 - Manufacture of games and toys (other than professional and arcade games and toys) n.e.c.
incorporation date
May 1919
age
106
incorporated
UK
ultimate parent company
accounts
Small Company
last accounts submitted
December 2023
previous names
h p gibson and sons limited (September 2021)
accountant
MILLER DAVIES LLP
auditor
-
address
gemini court, 42a throwley way, sutton, surrey, SM1 4AF
Bank
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC
Legal Advisor
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