J. MURPHY & SONS LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
89Good
11.2vs last year
#998 in UK
#76 in Property
#460 in London

Company Information

Company Number
00492042
Registered Address
Hiview House, Highgate Road, London, NW5 1TN
Status
Active
Employee Count
3,688
Turnover
£1,482,929,000
EBITDA
£76,275,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
28 February 1951
Nature of Business
42990 - Construction of other civil engineering projects not elsewhere classified
Industries
Property,Infrastructure And Construction
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
18 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:45 days
Max Contractual:45 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
75%
31-60 Days
22%
After 60 Days
3%
Not Paid Within Terms9%

Payment Features

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

Payment Score History

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

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-01-28
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202530 Jul 20251678%18%4%8%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20242460%34%6%11%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202225 Jan 20232364%30%6%13%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202218 Jul 20222558%33%9%14%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201824 Jul 20186611%46%43%66%

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

The standard payment terms for J Murphy & Sons Limited are 28 days from month end of invoice. However, where necessary, J Murphy & Sons Limited is committed to being flexible in its approach, reviewing and agreeing terms and conditions during contract negotiations.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

45

Dispute Resolution Process

J Murphy & Sons Limited are committed to fair treatment of its supply chain. The Accounts Payable Shared Services Centre within the UK manages the interface between the business and its supply chain. Disputes that cannot be resolved by the Accounts Payable Shared Service Centre are escalated to the procurement team who are organised by business unit. Should the responsible procurement team member fail to resolve a dispute then an internal escalation process is followed. The procurement Authority Matrix levels are – Procurement Manager, Senior Procurement Manager, Head of Procurement and Procurement Director.

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

J. Murphy & Sons Limited is a leading global engineering and construction company based in the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1951 and has since grown to become a trusted name in the industry.

The company offers a wide range of services including civil engineering, construction, pipeline, and power solutions. They have a strong focus on sustainability and are committed to minimizing their environmental impact through various initiatives. This includes reducing carbon emissions, promoting waste reduction and recycling, and using sustainable materials in their projects.

J. Murphy & Sons Limited also has a dedicated sustainability program in place, which aims to embed sustainable practices throughout their operations. They have set ambitious targets for reducing their carbon footprint and continue to invest in renewable energy sources.

The company's key people include CEO John Murphy, who has been with the company for over 30 years and has played a crucial role in its growth and success. They also have a highly skilled and experienced team of engineers, project managers, and support staff.

For more information on their services, projects, and sustainability initiatives, interested parties can visit their website at www.murphygroup.com. The company's registered office address is Murphy House, 2nd Floor, 58 High Street, London, NW10 4LH.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£291,875,000
Net Worth
£276,089,000
Total Current Assets
£523,401,000
Total Current Liabilities
£477,657,000

Company Location