PILGRIM'S PRIDE LTD.

PaymentCheck Score 2025
35Poor
1.6vs last year
#4738 in UK
#179 in Unknown

Company Information

Company Number
00608077
Registered Address
First Floor Belmont House, Belmont Road, Uxbridge, United Kingdom, UB8 1HE
Status
Active
Employee Count
4,055
Turnover
£1,174,307,000
EBITDA
£84,920,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
16 July 1958
Nature of Business
10130 - Production of meat and poultry meat products
Industries
Agriculture, Distribution And Delivery, Food And Drink, Supply Chain, Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
UnknownNot specified in payment practices report

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
57 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:120 days
Max Contractual:120 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
30%
31-60 Days
28%
After 60 Days
42%
Not Paid Within Terms82%

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

PILGRIM'S PRIDE LTD. exhibits a clear trend of delayed payments, with an average payment time of 57 days. Only 30% of invoices are settled within 30 days, indicating a consistent trajectory towards significantly extended payment terms for most transactions. The large proportion of payments exceeding 60 days (42%) highlights a pervasive pattern of slow settlement.

Volatility Analysis

The payment profile of PILGRIM'S PRIDE LTD. shows low predictability, as only 30% of payments are settled within 30 days. With 42% of invoices paid beyond 60 days and an overall late payment rate of 82%, suppliers face significant unreliability in payment timing and substantial cash flow risk. This pattern makes accurate financial forecasting challenging for partners.

Summary Analysis

Overall, PILGRIM'S PRIDE LTD. presents a high payment risk for suppliers due to its average 57-day payment cycle and 82% late payment rate. Key decision factors must include the strong likelihood of payments exceeding 60 days and the resulting impact on supplier cash flow. Suppliers should consider implementing shorter payment terms, requiring partial upfront payments, or adjusting pricing to offset the increased working capital costs and risk.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-24
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
30 Dec 2024 - 29 Jun 202524 Jul 20255730%28%42%82%
01 Jul 2024 - 29 Dec 202430 Jan 20256126%25%49%80%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20245434%24%42%63%
26 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 202329 Jan 20245931%24%45%63%
26 Dec 2022 - 25 Jun 202320 Jul 20236626%24%50%69%
27 Jun 2022 - 25 Dec 202218 Jan 20235930%24%46%66%
27 Dec 2021 - 26 Jun 202230 Jun 20226229%25%46%67%
28 Jun 2021 - 26 Dec 202114 Jan 20225831%25%44%66%
28 Dec 2020 - 27 Jun 202123 Jul 20216327%24%49%69%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202129 Apr 20216226%25%49%67%
01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 202030 Oct 20205828%28%44%73%
01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 202028 Apr 20205625%32%43%78%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201931 Oct 20195626%32%42%80%
01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 201930 Apr 20195526%33%41%80%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201831 Oct 20185724%33%43%81%
01 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 201830 Apr 2018608%40%52%83%

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

60 Days from date of invoice - General Suppliers 15 days from date of invoice - Agriculture

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

Payment terms are negotiated with each supplier and a wide range are available for use. The terms used have been agreed to by suppliers and there is a strong commitment to meet these terms.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

120

Dispute Resolution Process

Where possible Pilgrim's Pride match all invoices automatically through a three way match process. Any issue arising from a failure to match is assigned back to the ordering site electronically for correction and controlled through electronic workflows. If issues are not resolved through this internal process then the buyer will contact the supplier and agree resolution.

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

Pilgrim's Pride Ltd. is an active private limited company that operates commercially in the United Kingdom under its registered name.

Incorporated on 16 July 1958, the company is registered with company number 00608077. Its official registered office is located at First Floor Belmont House, Belmont Road, Uxbridge, United Kingdom, UB8 1HE.

As a private limited company in the UK, Pilgrim's Pride Ltd. is structured to engage in a wide array of business activities. Companies of this type typically offer various products, services, or a combination thereof, catering to diverse market sectors based on their specific operational focus.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£9,100,000
Net Worth
£246,900,000
Total Current Assets
£228,800,000
Total Current Liabilities
£179,000,000

Company Location