l.& j.whittaker limited
l.& j.whittaker limited Company Information
Company Number
00562084
Next Accounts
Oct 2025
Directors
Shareholders
caroline crawley
carolineon jmess crawley
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Industry
Retail sale of footwear in specialised stores
Registered Address
145 weston road, runcorn, cheshore, WA7 4LQ
Website
whittakerswidnes.co.ukl.& j.whittaker limited Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of L.& J.WHITTAKER LIMITED at £34.6k based on a Turnover of £53.9k and 0.64x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
l.& j.whittaker limited Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of L.& J.WHITTAKER LIMITED at £126.5k based on an EBITDA of £21.4k and a 5.92x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
l.& j.whittaker limited Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of L.& J.WHITTAKER LIMITED at £91.1k based on Net Assets of £35.3k and 2.58x industry multiple (adjusted for liquidity).
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L.& J.whittaker Limited Overview
L.& J.whittaker Limited is a live company located in cheshore, WA7 4LQ with a Companies House number of 00562084. It operates in the retail sale of footwear in specialised stores sector, SIC Code 47721. Founded in March 1956, it's largest shareholder is caroline crawley with a 20.2% stake. L.& J.whittaker Limited is a mature, micro sized company, Pomanda has estimated its turnover at £53.9k with rapid growth in recent years.
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L.& J.whittaker Limited Health Check
Pomanda's financial health check has awarded L.& J.Whittaker Limited a 3.5 rating. We use a traffic light system to show it exceeds the industry average on 4 measures and has 5 areas for improvement. Company Health Check FAQs
4 Strong
2 Regular
5 Weak
Size
annual sales of £53.9k, make it smaller than the average company (£13m)
£53.9k - L.& J.whittaker Limited
£13m - Industry AVG
Growth
3 year (CAGR) sales growth of 98%, show it is growing at a faster rate (9.3%)
98% - L.& J.whittaker Limited
9.3% - Industry AVG
Production
with a gross margin of 99.4%, this company has a lower cost of product (48.6%)
99.4% - L.& J.whittaker Limited
48.6% - Industry AVG
Profitability
an operating margin of 39.6% make it more profitable than the average company (3.3%)
39.6% - L.& J.whittaker Limited
3.3% - Industry AVG
Employees
with 1 employees, this is below the industry average (118)
- L.& J.whittaker Limited
118 - Industry AVG
Pay Structure
on an average salary of £24.2k, the company has an equivalent pay structure (£24.2k)
- L.& J.whittaker Limited
£24.2k - Industry AVG
Efficiency
resulting in sales per employee of £53.9k, this is less efficient (£153.2k)
- L.& J.whittaker Limited
£153.2k - Industry AVG
Debtor Days
it gets paid by customers after 1145 days, this is later than average (14 days)
1145 days - L.& J.whittaker Limited
14 days - Industry AVG
Creditor Days
its suppliers are paid after 216085 days, this is slower than average (30 days)
216085 days - L.& J.whittaker Limited
30 days - Industry AVG
Stock Days
There is insufficient data available for this Key Performance Indicator!
- - L.& J.whittaker Limited
- - Industry AVG
Cash Balance
has cash to cover current liabilities for 0 weeks, this is less cash available to meet short term requirements (9 weeks)
0 weeks - L.& J.whittaker Limited
9 weeks - Industry AVG
Debt Level
it has a ratio of liabilities to total assets of 84.5%, this is a similar level of debt than the average (80.7%)
84.5% - L.& J.whittaker Limited
80.7% - Industry AVG
L.& J.WHITTAKER LIMITED financials
L.& J.Whittaker Limited's latest turnover from January 2024 is £53.9 thousand and the company has net assets of £35.3 thousand. According to their latest financial statements, we estimate that L.& J.Whittaker Limited has 1 employee and maintains cash reserves of £391 as reported in the balance sheet.
Data source: Companies House, Pomanda Estimates
| Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2020 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2012 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 53,937 | 432 | 1,489 | 6,920 | 62,216 | 127,738 | 139,542 | 136,725 | 143,523 | 142,999 | 151,110 | 206,344 | 209,540 | 260,919 | 262,799 |
| Other Income Or Grants | |||||||||||||||
| Cost Of Sales | 325 | 514 | 1,809 | 1,539 | 57,278 | 79,826 | 103,852 | 94,923 | 100,474 | 104,168 | 124,772 | 162,049 | 166,107 | 185,838 | 192,033 |
| Gross Profit | 53,612 | -82 | -320 | 5,381 | 4,938 | 47,912 | 35,690 | 41,802 | 43,049 | 38,831 | 26,338 | 44,295 | 43,433 | 75,081 | 70,766 |
| Admin Expenses | 32,244 | -9,940 | -11,326 | 1,280 | -10,932 | 17,537 | 17,052 | 23,164 | 26,728 | 21,224 | 23,513 | 57,710 | 56,970 | 72,450 | 75,570 |
| Operating Profit | 21,368 | 9,858 | 11,006 | 4,101 | 15,870 | 30,375 | 18,638 | 18,638 | 16,321 | 17,607 | 2,825 | -13,415 | -13,537 | 2,631 | -4,804 |
| Interest Payable | 7,653 | 9,406 | 9,805 | 11,317 | 11,022 | 11,732 | 12,159 | 10,009 | 8,744 | 3,476 | 2,332 | 3,099 | 2,996 | 5,067 | 5,128 |
| Interest Receivable | |||||||||||||||
| Pre-Tax Profit | 13,715 | 452 | 1,201 | -7,216 | 4,848 | 18,642 | 8,629 | 8,629 | 7,577 | 14,131 | 493 | -16,514 | -16,533 | -2,435 | -9,932 |
| Tax | -2,590 | -85 | -684 | ||||||||||||
| Profit After Tax | 11,125 | 367 | 517 | -7,216 | 4,848 | 18,642 | 8,629 | 8,629 | 7,577 | 14,131 | 493 | -16,514 | -16,533 | -2,435 | -9,932 |
| Dividends Paid | 5,000 | 17,500 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |||||||||
| Retained Profit | 11,125 | 367 | 517 | -7,216 | -152 | 1,142 | -1,371 | -1,371 | -2,423 | 4,131 | 493 | -16,514 | -16,533 | -2,435 | -9,932 |
| Employee Costs | 47,160 | 47,282 | 55,202 | 64,886 | 75,058 | ||||||||||
| Number Of Employees | |||||||||||||||
| EBITDA* | 21,368 | 9,858 | 11,006 | 4,101 | 15,870 | 30,375 | 18,638 | 18,638 | 16,321 | 17,607 | 2,825 | -10,976 | -11,098 | 36,496 | -1,072 |
* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
| Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2020 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2012 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangible Assets | 57,995 | 56,450 | 59,596 | 61,995 | 64,994 | 69,992 | 68,193 | 68,193 | 70,741 | 59,751 | 61,561 | 63,701 | 66,140 | 68,579 | 45,837 |
| Intangible Assets | |||||||||||||||
| Investments & Other | |||||||||||||||
| Debtors (Due After 1 year) | |||||||||||||||
| Total Fixed Assets | 57,995 | 56,450 | 59,596 | 61,995 | 64,994 | 69,992 | 68,193 | 68,193 | 70,741 | 59,751 | 61,561 | 63,701 | 66,140 | 68,579 | 45,837 |
| Stock & work in progress | 13,029 | 16,651 | 16,651 | 14,257 | 16,145 | 12,098 | 11,041 | 19,827 | 19,531 | 21,604 | |||||
| Trade Debtors | 169,292 | 171,556 | 166,999 | 167,372 | 131,319 | 131,319 | 131,319 | 131,319 | 110,577 | 21,107 | 21,364 | 18,563 | 18,563 | ||
| Group Debtors | |||||||||||||||
| Misc Debtors | 18,563 | 18,563 | |||||||||||||
| Cash | 391 | 418 | 5,137 | 2,699 | 11,104 | 11,104 | 1,268 | 122 | 2,261 | 1,201 | |||||
| misc current assets | |||||||||||||||
| total current assets | 169,683 | 171,974 | 166,999 | 172,509 | 131,319 | 147,047 | 159,074 | 159,074 | 124,834 | 38,520 | 33,462 | 29,726 | 40,651 | 39,295 | 40,167 |
| total assets | 227,678 | 228,424 | 226,595 | 234,504 | 196,313 | 217,039 | 227,267 | 227,267 | 195,575 | 98,271 | 95,023 | 93,427 | 106,791 | 107,874 | 86,004 |
| Bank overdraft | 5,504 | 15 | 5,175 | 85,264 | 84,093 | ||||||||||
| Bank loan | |||||||||||||||
| Trade Creditors | 192,405 | 218,083 | 210,937 | 228,316 | 183,893 | 327,201 | 339,570 | 275,489 | 238,251 | 144,699 | 123,268 | 133,158 | 126,787 | 19,632 | 30,070 |
| Group/Directors Accounts | |||||||||||||||
| other short term finances | |||||||||||||||
| hp & lease commitments | |||||||||||||||
| other current liabilities | 7,800 | 8,668 | 1,207 | ||||||||||||
| total current liabilities | 192,405 | 218,083 | 216,441 | 228,316 | 183,908 | 327,201 | 339,570 | 275,489 | 243,426 | 144,699 | 131,068 | 133,158 | 126,787 | 113,564 | 115,370 |
| loans | |||||||||||||||
| hp & lease commitments | |||||||||||||||
| Accruals and Deferred Income | |||||||||||||||
| other liabilities | 3,321 | 7,542 | 3,604 | ||||||||||||
| provisions | |||||||||||||||
| total long term liabilities | 3,321 | 7,542 | 3,604 | ||||||||||||
| total liabilities | 192,405 | 218,083 | 216,441 | 228,316 | 183,908 | 327,201 | 339,570 | 275,489 | 243,426 | 144,699 | 131,068 | 136,479 | 134,329 | 117,168 | 115,370 |
| net assets | 35,273 | 10,341 | 10,154 | 6,188 | 12,405 | -110,162 | -112,303 | -48,222 | -47,851 | -46,428 | -36,045 | -43,052 | -27,538 | -9,294 | -29,366 |
| total shareholders funds | 35,273 | 10,341 | 10,154 | 6,188 | 12,405 | -110,162 | -112,303 | -48,222 | -47,851 | -46,428 | -36,045 | -43,052 | -27,538 | -9,294 | -29,366 |
| Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2020 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2012 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Activities | |||||||||||||||
| Operating Profit | 21,368 | 9,858 | 11,006 | 4,101 | 15,870 | 30,375 | 18,638 | 18,638 | 16,321 | 17,607 | 2,825 | -13,415 | -13,537 | 2,631 | -4,804 |
| Depreciation | 2,439 | 2,439 | 33,865 | 3,732 | |||||||||||
| Amortisation | |||||||||||||||
| Tax | -2,590 | -85 | -684 | ||||||||||||
| Stock | -13,029 | -3,622 | 2,394 | -1,888 | 4,047 | 1,057 | -8,786 | 296 | -2,073 | 21,604 | |||||
| Debtors | -2,264 | 4,557 | -373 | 36,053 | 20,742 | 89,470 | -257 | 2,801 | 18,563 | ||||||
| Creditors | -25,678 | 7,146 | -17,379 | 44,423 | -143,308 | -12,369 | 64,081 | 37,238 | 93,552 | 21,431 | -9,890 | 6,371 | 107,155 | -10,438 | 30,070 |
| Accruals and Deferred Income | -7,800 | 7,800 | -8,668 | 7,461 | 1,207 | ||||||||||
| Deferred Taxes & Provisions | |||||||||||||||
| Cash flow from operations | -4,636 | 12,362 | -6,684 | 12,471 | -114,409 | 21,628 | 82,719 | 32,740 | 22,291 | 27,448 | -3,123 | 4,181 | 87,093 | 35,592 | -9,962 |
| Investing Activities | |||||||||||||||
| capital expenditure | |||||||||||||||
| Change in Investments | |||||||||||||||
| cash flow from investments | |||||||||||||||
| Financing Activities | |||||||||||||||
| Bank loans | |||||||||||||||
| Group/Directors Accounts | |||||||||||||||
| Other Short Term Loans | |||||||||||||||
| Long term loans | |||||||||||||||
| Hire Purchase and Lease Commitments | |||||||||||||||
| other long term liabilities | -3,321 | -4,221 | 3,938 | 3,604 | |||||||||||
| share issue | |||||||||||||||
| interest | -7,653 | -9,406 | -9,805 | -11,317 | -11,022 | -11,732 | -12,159 | -10,009 | -8,744 | -3,476 | -2,332 | -3,099 | -2,996 | -5,067 | -5,128 |
| cash flow from financing | 6,154 | -9,586 | -6,356 | -10,318 | 111,697 | -10,733 | -74,869 | -9,009 | -7,744 | -17,990 | 861 | -6,320 | -769 | 21,044 | -24,562 |
| cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||
| cash | -27 | 418 | -5,137 | 5,137 | -2,699 | -8,405 | 11,104 | -1,268 | 1,268 | -122 | -2,139 | 1,060 | 1,201 | ||
| overdraft | -5,504 | 5,504 | -15 | 15 | -5,175 | 5,175 | -85,264 | 1,171 | 84,093 | ||||||
| change in cash | -27 | 5,922 | -10,641 | 5,152 | -2,714 | -8,405 | 16,279 | -6,443 | 1,268 | -122 | -2,139 | 86,324 | 30 | -84,093 |
l.& j.whittaker limited Credit Report and Business Information
L.& J.whittaker Limited Competitor Analysis
Perform a competitor analysis for l.& j.whittaker limited by selecting its closest rivals, whether from the WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE; REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES sector, other micro companies, companies in WA7 area or any other competitors across 12 key performance metrics.
l.& j.whittaker limited Ownership
L.& J.WHITTAKER LIMITED group structure
L.& J.Whittaker Limited has no subsidiary companies.
Ultimate parent company
L.& J.WHITTAKER LIMITED
00562084
l.& j.whittaker limited directors
L.& J.Whittaker Limited currently has 1 director, Mr Peter Whittaker serving since Aug 1992.
| officer | country | age | start | end | role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Whittaker | 63 years | Aug 1992 | - | Director |
P&L
January 2024turnover
53.9k
+12385%
operating profit
21.4k
+117%
gross margin
99.4%
-623.65%
turnover
Turnover, or revenue, is the amount of sales generated by a company within the financial year.
Balance Sheet
January 2024net assets
35.3k
+2.41%
total assets
227.7k
0%
cash
391
-0.06%
net assets
Total assets minus all liabilities
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l.& j.whittaker limited company details
company number
00562084
Type
Private limited with Share Capital
industry
47721 - Retail sale of footwear in specialised stores
incorporation date
March 1956
age
69
incorporated
UK
ultimate parent company
accounts
Total Exemption Full
last accounts submitted
January 2024
previous names
N/A
accountant
-
auditor
-
address
145 weston road, runcorn, cheshore, WA7 4LQ
Bank
NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC
Legal Advisor
-
l.& j.whittaker limited Charges & Mortgages
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We found 2 charges/mortgages relating to l.& j.whittaker limited. Currently there are 2 open charges and 0 have been satisfied in the past.
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l.& j.whittaker limited Companies House Filings - See Documents
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