WAITROSE LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
72Fair
1.4vs last year
#2582 in UK
#61 in Supply Chain
#1061 in London

Company Information

Company Number
00099405
Registered Address
171 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5NN
Status
Active
Employee Count
0
Turnover
£6,578,433,000
EBITDA
£224,403,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
3 September 1908
Nature of Business
47110 - Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
Industries
Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
37 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
51%
31-60 Days
45%
After 60 Days
4%
Not Paid Within Terms4%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✓ Yes
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The trend for Waitrose Limited's average time to pay invoices has been consistently decreasing over the past 5 years, with a slight increase in 2020. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also been increasing steadily, while the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has been consistently decreasing. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease in recent years.

Volatility Analysis

Overall, Waitrose Limited's average time to pay invoices has not shown significant volatility over the past 5 years, with only a slight increase in 2020. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also remained relatively stable, while the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has shown a slight decrease. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has also shown minimal volatility, with a slight decrease in recent years.

Summary Analysis

From 2018 to 2023, Waitrose Limited's average time to pay invoices has decreased from 39 days to 37 days. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has increased from 31% to 51%, while the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has decreased from 53% to 45%. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has remained relatively stable at around 4-7%.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2023-08-24
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
26 Jan 2025 - 26 Jul 202501 Sept 20253350%47%3%4%
30 Jul 2023 - 27 Jan 202426 Feb 20243750%47%3%3%
29 Jan 2023 - 29 Jul 202324 Aug 20233751%45%4%4%
31 Jul 2022 - 28 Jan 202327 Feb 20233748%47%5%6%
30 Jan 2022 - 30 Jul 202225 Aug 20223247%48%5%4%
26 Jul 2021 - 29 Jan 202225 Feb 20223737%56%7%4%
31 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 202126 Aug 20213738%55%7%3%
26 Jul 2020 - 30 Jan 202101 Mar 20213832%63%5%3%
26 Jan 2020 - 24 Jul 202020 Aug 20203734%63%3%3%
28 Jul 2019 - 25 Jan 202024 Feb 20203739%58%3%3%
27 Jan 2019 - 27 Jul 201920 Aug 20193835%52%13%3%
29 Jul 2018 - 26 Jan 201925 Feb 20193834%53%13%3%
28 Jan 2018 - 28 Jul 201823 Aug 20183931%53%16%10%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

For Goods not for Resale suppliers, standard terms are 60 days Goods For Resale suppliers are allocated terms based on the category they supply, ranging from 7 (for small suppliers) to 60 days

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

In line with our Constitution, we take our relationship with suppliers seriously and work hard to build honest, long-term, sustainable partnerships. We support our suppliers in a number of ways, including through a dedicated contact centre and portal (http://www.jlpsupplierhelp.co.uk). This makes it easy for suppliers to view their account online and submit specific, targeted queries. Any escalations are raised to the Processing & Payments Manager to investigate and resolve.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

Waitrose Limited is a British supermarket chain that offers a wide range of high-quality groceries, household items, and other products. The company was founded in 1904 and is currently a subsidiary of the John Lewis Partnership.

One of the core values of Waitrose Limited is sustainability, and the company has implemented various initiatives to support this. They have set ambitious targets to reduce their carbon emissions, waste, and water usage, and have also committed to using sustainable packaging for their products. Waitrose also works closely with their suppliers to ensure responsible sourcing and ethical practices.

In terms of products and services, Waitrose offers a variety of own-brand and branded items, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, bakery goods, and more. They also have a range of organic, free-from, and vegan options available. Additionally, Waitrose offers online shopping and home delivery services for their customers.

The key people at Waitrose Limited include Sharon White, the Chairman, and James Bailey, the Managing Director. The company has more than 350 stores across the UK and employs over 53,000 people.

For more information on their products, services, and sustainability efforts, customers can visit the Waitrose website or contact their customer service team. The registered office address for Waitrose Limited is 171 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 5NN. Overall, Waitrose Limited is a well-respected supermarket chain that is committed to providing high-quality products while also prioritizing sustainability and ethical practices.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£62,393,000
Net Worth
£340,900,000
Total Current Assets
£412,964,000
Total Current Liabilities
£1,600,931,000

Company Location