w. p. holdings limited Company Information
Company Number
01872858
Next Accounts
Jun 2025
Shareholders
trustee of roger marsh & andrew kay
olive williams
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Industry
Activities of other holding companies (not including agricultural, production, construction, distribution and financial services holding companies) n.e.c.
Registered Address
maserati house, gelderd road, leeds, yorkshire, LS12 1AS
Website
www.websigns.co.ukw. p. holdings limited Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of W. P. HOLDINGS LIMITED at £19.2m based on a Turnover of £11.9m and 1.61x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
w. p. holdings limited Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of W. P. HOLDINGS LIMITED at £19m based on an EBITDA of £2.8m and a 6.73x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
w. p. holdings limited Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of W. P. HOLDINGS LIMITED at £26.5m based on Net Assets of £20.3m and 1.31x industry multiple (adjusted for liquidity).
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W. P. Holdings Limited Overview
W. P. Holdings Limited is a live company located in leeds, LS12 1AS with a Companies House number of 01872858. It operates in the activities of other holding companies n.e.c. sector, SIC Code 64209. Founded in December 1984, it's largest shareholder is trustee of roger marsh & andrew kay with a 95% stake. W. P. Holdings Limited is a mature, mid sized company, Pomanda has estimated its turnover at £11.9m with high growth in recent years.
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W. P. Holdings Limited Health Check
Pomanda's financial health check has awarded W. P. Holdings Limited a 5 rating. We use a traffic light system to show it exceeds the industry average on 6 measures and has 6 areas for improvement. Company Health Check FAQs


6 Strong

0 Regular

6 Weak

Size
annual sales of £11.9m, make it smaller than the average company (£18.9m)
£11.9m - W. P. Holdings Limited
£18.9m - Industry AVG

Growth
3 year (CAGR) sales growth of 16%, show it is growing at a faster rate (8.8%)
16% - W. P. Holdings Limited
8.8% - Industry AVG

Production
with a gross margin of 46.1%, this company has a lower cost of product (34.6%)
46.1% - W. P. Holdings Limited
34.6% - Industry AVG

Profitability
an operating margin of 21.8% make it more profitable than the average company (4.7%)
21.8% - W. P. Holdings Limited
4.7% - Industry AVG

Employees
with 79 employees, this is below the industry average (102)
79 - W. P. Holdings Limited
102 - Industry AVG

Pay Structure
on an average salary of £60.5k, the company has a higher pay structure (£42.8k)
£60.5k - W. P. Holdings Limited
£42.8k - Industry AVG

Efficiency
resulting in sales per employee of £151.1k, this is less efficient (£186.2k)
£151.1k - W. P. Holdings Limited
£186.2k - Industry AVG

Debtor Days
it gets paid by customers after 107 days, this is later than average (45 days)
107 days - W. P. Holdings Limited
45 days - Industry AVG

Creditor Days
its suppliers are paid after 31 days, this is quicker than average (44 days)
31 days - W. P. Holdings Limited
44 days - Industry AVG

Stock Days
it holds stock equivalent to 8 days, this is less than average (38 days)
8 days - W. P. Holdings Limited
38 days - Industry AVG

Cash Balance
has cash to cover current liabilities for 233 weeks, this is more cash available to meet short term requirements (14 weeks)
233 weeks - W. P. Holdings Limited
14 weeks - Industry AVG

Debt Level
it has a ratio of liabilities to total assets of 11%, this is a lower level of debt than the average (69%)
11% - W. P. Holdings Limited
69% - Industry AVG
W. P. HOLDINGS LIMITED financials

W. P. Holdings Limited's latest turnover from September 2023 is £11.9 million and the company has net assets of £20.3 million. According to their latest financial statements, W. P. Holdings Limited has 79 employees and maintains cash reserves of £8.9 million as reported in the balance sheet.
Data source: Companies House, Pomanda Estimates
Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2020 | Sep 2019 | Sep 2018 | Sep 2017 | Sep 2016 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2014 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2009 | |
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Turnover | 11,937,289 | 8,863,674 | 6,977,688 | 7,731,423 | 8,876,415 | 10,484,400 | 8,898,763 | 2,752,801 | |||||||
Other Income Or Grants | |||||||||||||||
Cost Of Sales | 6,430,982 | 4,448,368 | 3,465,238 | 4,042,307 | 4,258,662 | 4,864,047 | 4,926,972 | 1,508,839 | |||||||
Gross Profit | 5,506,307 | 4,415,306 | 3,512,450 | 3,689,116 | 4,617,753 | 5,620,353 | 3,971,791 | 1,243,962 | |||||||
Admin Expenses | 2,909,526 | 1,784,770 | 1,388,308 | 901,405 | 1,429,027 | 1,677,095 | 1,156,642 | 1,061,239 | |||||||
Operating Profit | 2,596,781 | 2,630,536 | 2,124,142 | 2,787,711 | 3,188,726 | 3,943,258 | 2,815,149 | 182,723 | |||||||
Interest Payable | 88 | 1,695 | 991 | 212 | 539 | 26,556 | |||||||||
Interest Receivable | 249,729 | 9,277 | 807 | 11,656 | 9,426 | 10,609 | 1,809 | 2,021 | |||||||
Pre-Tax Profit | 2,846,510 | 3,034,725 | 2,981,162 | 2,799,367 | 3,197,161 | 3,953,655 | 2,816,419 | 158,188 | |||||||
Tax | -640,976 | -701,324 | -559,329 | -523,530 | -569,914 | -713,930 | -523,035 | -28,999 | |||||||
Profit After Tax | 2,205,534 | 2,333,401 | 2,421,833 | 2,275,837 | 2,627,247 | 3,239,725 | 2,293,384 | 129,189 | |||||||
Dividends Paid | 600,000 | 500,000 | 800,000 | 800,000 | 1,500,000 | 698,565 | 200,000 | ||||||||
Retained Profit | 2,205,534 | 1,733,401 | 1,921,833 | 1,475,837 | 1,827,247 | 1,739,725 | 1,594,819 | -70,811 | |||||||
Employee Costs | 4,781,575 | 3,429,140 | 2,832,141 | 3,230,564 | 2,996,004 | 3,070,659 | 2,390,219 | 819,745 | |||||||
Number Of Employees | 79 | 70 | 69 | 77 | 64 | 63 | 54 | 1 | 27 | ||||||
EBITDA* | 2,824,670 | 2,790,671 | 2,258,419 | 2,915,762 | 3,303,261 | 4,075,111 | 2,918,877 | 243,044 |
* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2020 | Sep 2019 | Sep 2018 | Sep 2017 | Sep 2016 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2014 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2009 | |
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Tangible Assets | 10,013,848 | 9,969,646 | 2,119,699 | 2,027,334 | 1,400,403 | 3,610,637 | 2,193,353 | 1,659,286 | 1,573,814 | 1,209,004 | 1,393,696 | 1,465,494 | 1,503,893 | 1,329,611 | 1,471,346 |
Intangible Assets | |||||||||||||||
Investments & Other | 7,050,000 | 6,192,092 | 6,192,092 | 16,280 | 16,280 | 16,280 | 16,280 | 16,280 | 16,280 | 236,280 | 406,280 | ||||
Debtors (Due After 1 year) | |||||||||||||||
Total Fixed Assets | 10,013,848 | 9,969,646 | 9,169,699 | 8,219,426 | 7,592,495 | 3,610,637 | 2,193,353 | 1,675,566 | 1,590,094 | 1,225,284 | 1,409,976 | 1,481,774 | 1,520,173 | 1,565,891 | 1,877,626 |
Stock & work in progress | 157,423 | 151,773 | 71,594 | 37,988 | 36,803 | 41,208 | 28,335 | 108,430 | |||||||
Trade Debtors | 3,518,586 | 2,697,540 | 1,813,988 | 2,382,173 | 2,471,973 | 2,277,145 | 1,721,291 | 3,701 | 1,325,811 | 590,296 | 191,140 | 21,934 | 6,939 | 4,100 | 431,121 |
Group Debtors | 1,333,666 | ||||||||||||||
Misc Debtors | 221,301 | 39,893 | 401,534 | 138,017 | 31,264 | 768,343 | 180,101 | 9,000 | 170,428 | 1,936 | |||||
Cash | 8,879,163 | 7,197,033 | 6,648,287 | 5,492,442 | 5,068,232 | 6,065,203 | 6,450,680 | 1,865,244 | 555,934 | 732,670 | 446,464 | 313,660 | 313,577 | 430,728 | 786,947 |
misc current assets | |||||||||||||||
total current assets | 12,776,473 | 10,086,239 | 8,935,403 | 8,050,620 | 7,608,272 | 9,151,899 | 8,380,407 | 3,211,611 | 1,881,745 | 1,322,966 | 637,604 | 506,022 | 320,516 | 434,828 | 1,328,434 |
total assets | 22,790,321 | 20,055,885 | 18,105,102 | 16,270,046 | 15,200,767 | 12,762,536 | 10,573,760 | 4,887,177 | 3,471,839 | 2,548,250 | 2,047,580 | 1,987,796 | 1,840,689 | 2,000,719 | 3,206,060 |
Bank overdraft | |||||||||||||||
Bank loan | |||||||||||||||
Trade Creditors | 557,560 | 448,035 | 251,105 | 267,114 | 377,364 | 600,737 | 596,362 | 1,728 | 144,780 | 126,893 | 123,949 | 84,490 | 422,754 | 1,210,560 | 384,805 |
Group/Directors Accounts | 3,873 | 88,858 | |||||||||||||
other short term finances | |||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | 41,202 | ||||||||||||||
other current liabilities | 1,421,380 | 1,010,280 | 1,272,488 | 1,527,625 | 2,618,022 | 1,771,448 | 1,322,660 | 364,002 | 714,541 | ||||||
total current liabilities | 1,978,940 | 1,458,315 | 1,523,593 | 1,794,739 | 2,995,386 | 2,372,185 | 1,919,022 | 365,730 | 144,780 | 126,893 | 127,822 | 84,490 | 422,754 | 1,210,560 | 1,229,406 |
loans | |||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | 34,296 | ||||||||||||||
Accruals and Deferred Income | |||||||||||||||
other liabilities | 3,710 | 11,130 | |||||||||||||
provisions | 534,131 | 525,854 | 243,194 | 58,825 | 64,736 | 76,953 | 81,065 | 25,030 | 20,709 | 19,121 | 14,889 | 22,240 | 16,612 | 11,349 | 8,475 |
total long term liabilities | 534,131 | 525,854 | 243,194 | 58,825 | 64,736 | 76,953 | 81,065 | 25,030 | 20,709 | 19,121 | 14,889 | 22,240 | 20,322 | 22,479 | 42,771 |
total liabilities | 2,513,071 | 1,984,169 | 1,766,787 | 1,853,564 | 3,060,122 | 2,449,138 | 2,000,087 | 390,760 | 165,489 | 146,014 | 142,711 | 106,730 | 443,076 | 1,233,039 | 1,272,177 |
net assets | 20,277,250 | 18,071,716 | 16,338,315 | 14,416,482 | 12,140,645 | 10,313,398 | 8,573,673 | 4,496,417 | 3,306,350 | 2,402,236 | 1,904,869 | 1,881,066 | 1,397,613 | 767,680 | 1,933,883 |
total shareholders funds | 20,277,250 | 18,071,716 | 16,338,315 | 14,416,482 | 12,140,645 | 10,313,398 | 8,573,673 | 4,496,417 | 3,306,350 | 2,402,236 | 1,904,869 | 1,881,066 | 1,397,613 | 767,680 | 1,933,883 |
Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2020 | Sep 2019 | Sep 2018 | Sep 2017 | Sep 2016 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2014 | Sep 2013 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2009 | |
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Operating Activities | |||||||||||||||
Operating Profit | 2,596,781 | 2,630,536 | 2,124,142 | 2,787,711 | 3,188,726 | 3,943,258 | 2,815,149 | 182,723 | |||||||
Depreciation | 227,889 | 160,135 | 134,277 | 128,051 | 114,535 | 131,853 | 103,728 | 51,328 | 49,117 | 48,243 | 46,798 | 48,585 | 50,651 | 66,881 | 60,321 |
Amortisation | |||||||||||||||
Tax | -640,976 | -701,324 | -559,329 | -523,530 | -569,914 | -713,930 | -523,035 | -28,999 | |||||||
Stock | 5,650 | 80,179 | 33,606 | 1,185 | -4,405 | 12,873 | 28,335 | -108,430 | 108,430 | ||||||
Debtors | 1,002,454 | 521,911 | -304,668 | 16,953 | -542,251 | 1,144,096 | 555,025 | 20,556 | 735,515 | 399,156 | -1,222 | 185,423 | 2,839 | -428,957 | 433,057 |
Creditors | 109,525 | 196,930 | -16,009 | -110,250 | -223,373 | 4,375 | 594,634 | -143,052 | 17,887 | 2,944 | 39,459 | -338,264 | -787,806 | 825,755 | 384,805 |
Accruals and Deferred Income | 411,100 | -262,208 | -255,137 | -1,090,397 | 846,574 | 448,788 | 958,658 | 364,002 | -714,541 | 714,541 | |||||
Deferred Taxes & Provisions | 8,277 | 282,660 | 184,369 | -5,911 | -12,217 | -4,112 | 56,035 | 4,321 | 1,588 | 4,232 | -7,351 | 5,628 | 5,263 | 2,874 | 8,475 |
Cash flow from operations | 1,704,492 | 1,704,639 | 1,883,375 | 1,167,536 | 3,890,987 | 2,653,263 | 3,421,809 | 780,379 | |||||||
Investing Activities | |||||||||||||||
capital expenditure | -1,550,951 | -355,475 | -28,700 | ||||||||||||
Change in Investments | -7,050,000 | 857,908 | 6,192,092 | -16,280 | -220,000 | -170,000 | 406,280 | ||||||||
cash flow from investments | 7,050,000 | -857,908 | -6,192,092 | -1,550,951 | -339,195 | -434,980 | |||||||||
Financing Activities | |||||||||||||||
Bank loans | |||||||||||||||
Group/Directors Accounts | -3,873 | 3,873 | -88,858 | 88,858 | |||||||||||
Other Short Term Loans | |||||||||||||||
Long term loans | |||||||||||||||
Hire Purchase and Lease Commitments | -75,498 | 75,498 | |||||||||||||
other long term liabilities | -3,710 | -7,420 | 11,130 | ||||||||||||
share issue | |||||||||||||||
interest | 249,729 | 9,189 | -888 | 11,656 | 8,435 | 10,397 | 1,270 | -24,535 | |||||||
cash flow from financing | 249,729 | 9,189 | -888 | 811,656 | 8,435 | 10,397 | 2,483,707 | 2,144,515 | |||||||
cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||
cash | 1,682,130 | 548,746 | 1,155,845 | 424,210 | -996,971 | -385,477 | 4,585,436 | 1,309,310 | -176,736 | 286,206 | 132,804 | 83 | -117,151 | -356,219 | 786,947 |
overdraft | |||||||||||||||
change in cash | 1,682,130 | 548,746 | 1,155,845 | 424,210 | -996,971 | -385,477 | 4,585,436 | 1,309,310 | -176,736 | 286,206 | 132,804 | 83 | -117,151 | -356,219 | 786,947 |
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W. P. Holdings Limited Competitor Analysis

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w. p. holdings limited Ownership
W. P. HOLDINGS LIMITED group structure
W. P. Holdings Limited has 2 subsidiary companies.
Ultimate parent company
W. P. HOLDINGS LIMITED
01872858
2 subsidiaries
w. p. holdings limited directors
W. P. Holdings Limited currently has 2 directors. The longest serving directors include Mr Gary Williams (Nov 1992) and Mrs Olive Williams (Jan 2015).
officer | country | age | start | end | role |
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Mr Gary Williams | United Kingdom | 58 years | Nov 1992 | - | Director |
Mrs Olive Williams | 84 years | Jan 2015 | - | Director |
P&L
September 2023turnover
11.9m
+35%
operating profit
2.6m
-1%
gross margin
46.2%
-7.4%
turnover
Turnover, or revenue, is the amount of sales generated by a company within the financial year.
Balance Sheet
September 2023net assets
20.3m
+0.12%
total assets
22.8m
+0.14%
cash
8.9m
+0.23%
net assets
Total assets minus all liabilities
w. p. holdings limited company details
company number
01872858
Type
Private limited with Share Capital
industry
64209 - Activities of other holding companies (not including agricultural, production, construction, distribution and financial services holding companies) n.e.c.
incorporation date
December 1984
age
41
incorporated
UK
ultimate parent company
accounts
Group
last accounts submitted
September 2023
previous names
w. p. holdings plc (September 2009)
accountant
-
auditor
BROWN BUTLER
address
maserati house, gelderd road, leeds, yorkshire, LS12 1AS
Bank
HSBC BANK PLC
Legal Advisor
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w. p. holdings limited Charges & Mortgages
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w. p. holdings limited Companies House Filings - See Documents
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