KRATOS ANALYTICAL LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
67Fair
1.6vs last year
#2639 in UK
#100 in Unknown

Company Information

Company Number
00563161
Registered Address
Wharfside, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, M17 1GP
Status
Active
Employee Count
211
Turnover
£40,330,000
EBITDA
£3,284,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
22 March 1956
Nature of Business
28990 - Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery not elsewhere classified
Industries
Manufacturing
Region
UnknownNot specified in payment practices report

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
28 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
57%
31-60 Days
35%
After 60 Days
8%
Not Paid Within Terms48%

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)

Company Review

Trend Analysis

KRATOS ANALYTICAL LIMITED maintains an average payment time of 28 days, which is generally acceptable for many suppliers. However, only 57% of payments are made within 30 days, indicating a significant portion extends beyond immediate terms. The 48% late payment rate suggests a consistent pattern of not adhering to original payment schedules for nearly half of its invoices.

Volatility Analysis

The payment profile shows moderate unpredictability, with 43% of payments exceeding 30 days and 8% extending beyond 60 days. This distribution means suppliers face a notable risk of delayed revenue and inconsistent cash flow from KRATOS ANALYTICAL LIMITED. The high proportion of late payments suggests a lack of robust reliability in meeting payment commitments, posing a moderate operational risk.

Summary Analysis

Suppliers should assess KRATOS ANALYTICAL LIMITED with caution, balancing the reported 28-day average payment time against the 48% late payment rate. Key decision factors include the potential for cash flow delays and the need for robust receivables management. Mitigation strategies could involve negotiating stricter payment terms, offering smaller initial credit limits, or requiring partial upfront payments for significant orders.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-04-10
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202510 Apr 20252857%35%8%48%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202415 Apr 20243255%34%11%50%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202328 Mar 20243442%39%19%51%

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

Standard payment terms is 60 days end of month. The payment terms can vary from 0 days (proforma) to 60 days end of month, depending on the agreement with the supplier. within 30 days: 84% in 31 to 60 days: 11% in 61 days or more: 5%

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

For any disputes or issues, the Accounts Payable and Purchasing Departments will liaise with the supplier, and Accounts Payable will process the payment once the issue is resolved.

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

KRATOS ANALYTICAL LIMITED is a private limited company engaged in analytical services or the provision of analytical products. As a private limited company, it operates commercially within the UK market.

This active private limited company was incorporated on 22 March 1956, operating under company number 00563161. Its registered office is located at Wharfside, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, M17 1GP, with its general location specified as 'Other'.

Organisations with an 'Analytical' focus typically specialise in offering services such as scientific analysis, laboratory testing, data interpretation, or consultancy. They also provide and maintain analytical equipment, software, and related solutions to clients across diverse industries within the UK market.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£6,300,000
Net Worth
£41,300,000
Total Current Assets
£43,100,000
Total Current Liabilities
£7,600,000

Company Location