the roasting company limited
the roasting company limited Company Information
Company Number
05635309
Next Accounts
Sep 2025
Shareholders
melbourne food group ltd
roger messenger
Group Structure
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Industry
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
Registered Address
melbourne park house, royal oak business park, sleaford, lincolnshire, NG34 7EQ
Website
www.theroastingcompany.co.ukthe roasting company limited Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of THE ROASTING COMPANY LIMITED at £10.6m based on a Turnover of £15.5m and 0.68x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
the roasting company limited Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of THE ROASTING COMPANY LIMITED at £10.3m based on an EBITDA of £2.2m and a 4.67x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
the roasting company limited Estimated Valuation
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of THE ROASTING COMPANY LIMITED at £12.6m based on Net Assets of £6.4m and 1.98x industry multiple (adjusted for liquidity).
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The Roasting Company Limited Overview
The Roasting Company Limited is a live company located in sleaford, NG34 7EQ with a Companies House number of 05635309. It operates in the manufacture of other food products n.e.c. sector, SIC Code 10890. Founded in November 2005, it's largest shareholder is melbourne food group ltd with a 85% stake. The Roasting Company Limited is a mature, mid sized company, Pomanda has estimated its turnover at £15.5m with declining growth in recent years.
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The Roasting Company Limited Health Check
Pomanda's financial health check has awarded The Roasting Company Limited a 5 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 £15.5m, make it smaller than the average company (£24.1m)
£15.5m - The Roasting Company Limited
£24.1m - Industry AVG
Growth
3 year (CAGR) sales growth of -1%, show it is growing at a slower rate (7.7%)
-1% - The Roasting Company Limited
7.7% - Industry AVG
Production
with a gross margin of 20.1%, this company has a comparable cost of product (25%)
20.1% - The Roasting Company Limited
25% - Industry AVG
Profitability
an operating margin of 12.3% make it more profitable than the average company (3.6%)
12.3% - The Roasting Company Limited
3.6% - Industry AVG
Employees
with 34 employees, this is below the industry average (112)
34 - The Roasting Company Limited
112 - Industry AVG
Pay Structure
on an average salary of £37.8k, the company has an equivalent pay structure (£39.2k)
£37.8k - The Roasting Company Limited
£39.2k - Industry AVG
Efficiency
resulting in sales per employee of £454.7k, this is more efficient (£235.4k)
£454.7k - The Roasting Company Limited
£235.4k - Industry AVG
Debtor Days
it gets paid by customers after 75 days, this is later than average (47 days)
75 days - The Roasting Company Limited
47 days - Industry AVG
Creditor Days
its suppliers are paid after 32 days, this is quicker than average (44 days)
32 days - The Roasting Company Limited
44 days - Industry AVG
Stock Days
it holds stock equivalent to 59 days, this is more than average (48 days)
59 days - The Roasting Company Limited
48 days - Industry AVG
Cash Balance
has cash to cover current liabilities for 26 weeks, this is more cash available to meet short term requirements (7 weeks)
26 weeks - The Roasting Company Limited
7 weeks - Industry AVG
Debt Level
it has a ratio of liabilities to total assets of 37.4%, this is a lower level of debt than the average (56%)
37.4% - The Roasting Company Limited
56% - Industry AVG
THE ROASTING COMPANY LIMITED financials
The Roasting Company Limited's latest turnover from December 2023 is £15.5 million and the company has net assets of £6.4 million. According to their latest financial statements, The Roasting Company Limited has 34 employees and maintains cash reserves of £1.7 million as reported in the balance sheet.
Data source: Companies House, Pomanda Estimates
| Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 15,458,711 | 13,828,185 | 11,355,448 | 16,114,929 | 12,710,058 | 16,808,721 | 21,064,107 | 20,713,205 | 21,652,004 | 19,076,130 | 13,411,975 | 16,207,513 | 12,063,437 | 6,991,923 | |
| Other Income Or Grants | |||||||||||||||
| Cost Of Sales | 12,352,755 | 12,123,238 | 10,954,582 | 11,896,911 | 9,790,887 | 13,639,255 | 18,033,938 | 18,117,672 | 18,967,987 | 16,291,396 | 11,027,329 | ||||
| Gross Profit | 3,105,956 | 1,704,947 | 400,866 | 4,218,018 | 2,919,171 | 3,169,466 | 3,030,169 | 2,595,533 | 2,684,017 | 2,784,734 | 2,384,646 | ||||
| Admin Expenses | 1,208,935 | -1,098,686 | -1,561,378 | 992,978 | 1,043,553 | 1,023,355 | 874,425 | 700,962 | 664,529 | 739,492 | 597,443 | ||||
| Operating Profit | 1,897,021 | 2,803,633 | 1,962,244 | 3,225,040 | 1,875,618 | 2,146,111 | 2,155,744 | 1,894,571 | 2,019,488 | 2,045,242 | 1,787,203 | 1,694,600 | 801,547 | 452,854 | |
| Interest Payable | 281,801 | 188,841 | 140,451 | 211,575 | 269,457 | 153,111 | 233,612 | 155,846 | 162,671 | 258,068 | 175,693 | 269,724 | 79,602 | 60,027 | |
| Interest Receivable | 4,921 | 6,583 | 410 | 6,679 | 9,643 | ||||||||||
| Pre-Tax Profit | 1,615,220 | 2,614,792 | 2,999,997 | 3,013,465 | 1,606,161 | 1,993,000 | 1,922,132 | 1,743,646 | 1,863,400 | 1,787,584 | 1,618,189 | 1,434,519 | 721,945 | 392,827 | |
| Tax | -377,360 | -572,519 | -572,224 | -583,353 | -311,039 | -378,670 | -360,840 | -348,728 | -370,900 | -383,126 | -442,552 | -363,232 | -201,210 | -110,140 | |
| Profit After Tax | 1,237,860 | 2,042,273 | 2,427,773 | 2,430,112 | 1,295,122 | 1,614,330 | 1,561,292 | 1,394,918 | 1,492,500 | 1,404,458 | 1,175,637 | 1,071,287 | 520,735 | 282,687 | |
| Dividends Paid | 2,600,000 | 1,149,250 | 1,600,000 | 1,492,500 | 1,404,458 | 1,175,637 | |||||||||
| Retained Profit | 1,237,860 | 2,042,273 | 2,427,773 | -169,888 | 145,872 | 14,330 | 68,792 | 1,394,918 | 88,042 | 228,821 | 1,175,637 | 1,071,287 | 520,735 | 282,687 | |
| Employee Costs | 1,284,000 | 1,077,332 | 1,034,688 | 1,078,385 | 1,001,528 | 928,685 | 734,755 | 720,802 | 743,528 | 713,805 | 359,069 | 304,620 | 273,610 | 201,105 | |
| Number Of Employees | 34 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 35 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 8 | |
| EBITDA* | 2,197,518 | 3,078,905 | 2,106,533 | 3,419,706 | 2,065,819 | 2,334,677 | 2,381,891 | 2,108,226 | 2,193,379 | 2,195,966 | 1,879,767 | 1,783,512 | 878,596 | 524,984 |
* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
| Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangible Assets | 2,061,218 | 2,145,340 | 2,011,880 | 868,086 | 994,856 | 1,126,672 | 1,163,483 | 1,246,890 | 1,288,844 | 952,895 | 832,533 | 487,321 | 533,827 | 516,562 | 573,703 |
| Intangible Assets | |||||||||||||||
| Investments & Other | |||||||||||||||
| Debtors (Due After 1 year) | |||||||||||||||
| Total Fixed Assets | 2,061,218 | 2,145,340 | 2,011,880 | 868,086 | 994,856 | 1,126,672 | 1,163,483 | 1,246,890 | 1,288,844 | 952,895 | 832,533 | 487,321 | 533,827 | 516,562 | 573,703 |
| Stock & work in progress | 2,010,918 | 1,402,319 | 2,219,178 | 1,510,058 | 1,786,721 | 2,093,697 | 3,232,428 | 1,823,889 | 2,936,985 | 1,521,768 | 2,012,831 | 927,745 | 1,372,110 | 719,764 | 563,108 |
| Trade Debtors | 3,193,679 | 2,921,563 | 2,236,905 | 3,786,484 | 2,428,583 | 3,925,435 | 3,657,165 | 3,414,674 | 4,676,354 | 4,028,194 | 3,749,783 | 3,545,725 | 3,111,478 | 2,183,994 | 1,092,632 |
| Group Debtors | 173,259 | 2,088 | 382 | 21,298 | 15,328 | 13,280 | |||||||||
| Misc Debtors | 1,277,098 | 3,149,196 | 3,148,007 | 16,695 | 16,687 | 18,115 | 665,914 | 49,756 | 130,202 | 406,989 | 603,607 | 6,406 | 10,825 | 9,071 | |
| Cash | 1,660,614 | 2,760,765 | 1,448,784 | 3,584,124 | 2,262,196 | 1,628,382 | 897,028 | 359,063 | 901,657 | 1,168,457 | 220,214 | ||||
| misc current assets | |||||||||||||||
| total current assets | 8,142,309 | 10,233,843 | 9,052,874 | 8,897,361 | 6,494,187 | 7,665,629 | 8,452,535 | 5,820,641 | 7,745,629 | 6,858,990 | 6,387,519 | 5,648,333 | 4,729,955 | 2,926,109 | 1,655,740 |
| total assets | 10,203,527 | 12,379,183 | 11,064,754 | 9,765,447 | 7,489,043 | 8,792,301 | 9,616,018 | 7,067,531 | 9,034,473 | 7,811,885 | 7,220,052 | 6,135,654 | 5,263,782 | 3,442,671 | 2,229,443 |
| Bank overdraft | 19,531 | 46,666 | 80,000 | 164,694 | 241,117 | 1,083,687 | 1,029,572 | 2,185,603 | 2,208,090 | ||||||
| Bank loan | 6,566 | ||||||||||||||
| Trade Creditors | 1,097,928 | 226,626 | 429,248 | 194,827 | 403,525 | 766,814 | 1,447,971 | 486,032 | 1,939,226 | 1,050,002 | 1,149,690 | 346,444 | 948,322 | 733,201 | 338,221 |
| Group/Directors Accounts | 1,171,783 | 515,924 | 1,647,828 | 1,564,268 | 1,642,899 | 2,792,526 | 2,677,213 | 1,108,866 | 1,543,526 | 3,276,746 | 1,900,555 | 2,956,369 | 2,927,370 | 125,896 | |
| other short term finances | |||||||||||||||
| hp & lease commitments | |||||||||||||||
| other current liabilities | 1,022,174 | 2,197,212 | 1,715,274 | 3,444,379 | 660,209 | 492,391 | 578,494 | 458,904 | 1,016,390 | 485,676 | 416,221 | 1,285,093 | 921,976 | 434,827 | |
| total current liabilities | 3,311,416 | 2,939,762 | 3,792,350 | 5,203,474 | 2,753,299 | 4,131,731 | 4,868,372 | 2,294,919 | 5,582,829 | 4,812,424 | 4,496,038 | 4,587,906 | 4,797,668 | 3,486,093 | 2,546,311 |
| loans | 46,666 | 126,667 | 206,667 | 286,667 | 7,583 | ||||||||||
| hp & lease commitments | |||||||||||||||
| Accruals and Deferred Income | |||||||||||||||
| other liabilities | |||||||||||||||
| provisions | 507,150 | 527,614 | 402,870 | 120,212 | 124,095 | 148,126 | 169,531 | 183,289 | 177,239 | 99,765 | 53,139 | 52,510 | 42,163 | 53,362 | 55,020 |
| total long term liabilities | 507,150 | 527,614 | 402,870 | 120,212 | 124,095 | 194,792 | 296,198 | 389,956 | 463,906 | 99,765 | 53,139 | 52,510 | 42,163 | 53,362 | 62,603 |
| total liabilities | 3,818,566 | 3,467,376 | 4,195,220 | 5,323,686 | 2,877,394 | 4,326,523 | 5,164,570 | 2,684,875 | 6,046,735 | 4,912,189 | 4,549,177 | 4,640,416 | 4,839,831 | 3,539,455 | 2,608,914 |
| net assets | 6,384,961 | 8,911,807 | 6,869,534 | 4,441,761 | 4,611,649 | 4,465,778 | 4,451,448 | 4,382,656 | 2,987,738 | 2,899,696 | 2,670,875 | 1,495,238 | 423,951 | -96,784 | -379,471 |
| total shareholders funds | 6,384,961 | 8,911,807 | 6,869,534 | 4,441,761 | 4,611,649 | 4,465,778 | 4,451,448 | 4,382,656 | 2,987,738 | 2,899,696 | 2,670,875 | 1,495,238 | 423,951 | -96,784 | -379,471 |
| Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Activities | |||||||||||||||
| Operating Profit | 1,897,021 | 2,803,633 | 1,962,244 | 3,225,040 | 1,875,618 | 2,146,111 | 2,155,744 | 1,894,571 | 2,019,488 | 2,045,242 | 1,787,203 | 1,694,600 | 801,547 | 452,854 | |
| Depreciation | 300,497 | 275,272 | 144,289 | 194,666 | 190,201 | 188,566 | 226,147 | 213,655 | 173,891 | 150,724 | 92,564 | 88,912 | 77,049 | 72,130 | 69,741 |
| Amortisation | |||||||||||||||
| Tax | -377,360 | -572,519 | -572,224 | -583,353 | -311,039 | -378,670 | -360,840 | -348,728 | -370,900 | -383,126 | -442,552 | -363,232 | -201,210 | -110,140 | |
| Stock | 608,599 | -816,859 | 709,120 | -276,663 | -306,976 | -1,138,731 | 1,408,539 | -1,113,096 | 1,415,217 | -491,063 | 1,085,086 | -444,365 | 652,346 | 156,656 | 563,108 |
| Debtors | -1,599,982 | 685,847 | 1,581,733 | 1,357,909 | -1,498,280 | -379,529 | 685,390 | -1,170,955 | 373,079 | 60,877 | 822,557 | 414,500 | 931,286 | 1,113,713 | 1,092,632 |
| Creditors | 871,302 | -202,622 | 234,421 | -208,698 | -363,289 | -681,157 | 961,939 | -1,453,194 | 889,224 | -99,688 | 803,246 | -601,878 | 215,121 | 394,980 | 338,221 |
| Accruals and Deferred Income | -1,175,038 | 481,938 | -1,729,105 | 2,784,170 | 167,818 | -86,103 | 119,590 | -557,486 | 530,714 | 69,455 | -868,872 | 363,117 | 487,149 | 434,827 | |
| Deferred Taxes & Provisions | -20,464 | 124,744 | 282,658 | -3,883 | -24,031 | -21,405 | -13,758 | 6,050 | 77,474 | 46,626 | 629 | 10,347 | -11,199 | -1,658 | 55,020 |
| Cash flow from operations | 2,487,341 | 3,041,458 | -1,968,570 | 4,326,696 | 3,340,534 | 2,685,602 | 994,893 | 2,038,919 | 1,531,595 | 2,259,419 | -535,425 | 1,221,731 | -215,175 | -27,376 | |
| Investing Activities | |||||||||||||||
| capital expenditure | -1,288,083 | -67,896 | -58,382 | -151,755 | -142,739 | -171,704 | -498,607 | -274,431 | -437,776 | -47,616 | -94,314 | -14,764 | |||
| Change in Investments | |||||||||||||||
| cash flow from investments | -1,288,083 | -67,896 | -58,382 | -151,755 | -142,739 | -171,704 | -498,607 | -274,431 | -437,776 | -47,616 | -94,314 | -14,764 | |||
| Financing Activities | |||||||||||||||
| Bank loans | -6,566 | 6,566 | |||||||||||||
| Group/Directors Accounts | 655,859 | -1,131,904 | 83,560 | -78,631 | -1,149,627 | 115,313 | 1,568,347 | -434,660 | -1,733,220 | 1,376,191 | -1,055,814 | 28,999 | 2,801,474 | 125,896 | |
| Other Short Term Loans | |||||||||||||||
| Long term loans | -46,666 | -80,001 | -80,000 | -80,000 | 286,667 | -7,583 | 7,583 | ||||||||
| Hire Purchase and Lease Commitments | |||||||||||||||
| other long term liabilities | |||||||||||||||
| share issue | |||||||||||||||
| interest | -281,801 | -188,841 | -140,451 | -211,575 | -269,457 | -153,111 | -233,612 | -150,925 | -156,088 | -257,658 | -169,014 | -260,081 | -79,602 | -60,027 | |
| cash flow from financing | -3,390,648 | -1,320,745 | -56,891 | -290,206 | -1,465,751 | -117,799 | 1,254,735 | -665,585 | -1,602,641 | 1,118,533 | -1,224,828 | -231,082 | 2,715,306 | 64,852 | |
| cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||
| cash | -1,100,151 | 1,311,981 | -2,135,340 | 1,321,928 | 633,814 | 731,354 | 537,965 | 359,063 | -901,657 | 901,657 | -1,168,457 | 948,243 | 220,214 | ||
| overdraft | 19,531 | -46,666 | -33,334 | -84,694 | -76,423 | -842,570 | 1,083,687 | -1,029,572 | 1,029,572 | -2,185,603 | -22,487 | 2,208,090 | |||
| change in cash | -1,119,682 | 1,311,981 | -2,135,340 | 1,368,594 | 667,148 | 816,048 | 614,388 | 1,201,633 | -1,985,344 | 1,931,229 | -2,198,029 | 948,243 | 2,405,817 | 22,487 | -2,208,090 |
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THE ROASTING COMPANY LIMITED group structure
The Roasting Company Limited has no subsidiary companies.
Ultimate parent company
2 parents
THE ROASTING COMPANY LIMITED
05635309
the roasting company limited directors
The Roasting Company Limited currently has 2 directors. The longest serving directors include Mr John Priestley (Nov 2005) and Mr Roger Messenger (Oct 2007).
| officer | country | age | start | end | role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Priestley | United Kingdom | 78 years | Nov 2005 | - | Director |
| Mr Roger Messenger | England | 50 years | Oct 2007 | - | Director |
P&L
December 2023turnover
15.5m
+12%
operating profit
1.9m
-32%
gross margin
20.1%
+62.96%
turnover
Turnover, or revenue, is the amount of sales generated by a company within the financial year.
Balance Sheet
December 2023net assets
6.4m
-0.28%
total assets
10.2m
-0.18%
cash
1.7m
-0.4%
net assets
Total assets minus all liabilities
the roasting company limited company details
company number
05635309
Type
Private limited with Share Capital
industry
10890 - Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
incorporation date
November 2005
age
20
incorporated
UK
ultimate parent company
accounts
Full Accounts
last accounts submitted
December 2023
previous names
N/A
accountant
-
auditor
WRIGHT VIGAR LIMITED
address
melbourne park house, royal oak business park, sleaford, lincolnshire, NG34 7EQ
Bank
NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC
Legal Advisor
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