S&P GLOBAL LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
72Fair
6.1vs last year
#2334 in UK
#37 in Data
#968 in London

Company Information

Company Number
04185146
Registered Address
4th Floor Ropemaker Place, 25 Ropemaker Street, London, EC2Y 9LY
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,145
Turnover
£1,087,162,000
EBITDA
-£89,614,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
22 March 2001
Nature of Business
63990 - Other information service activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Data, Financial Services
Region
London

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
59%
31-60 Days
28%
After 60 Days
13%
Not Paid Within Terms13%

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

S&P GLOBAL LIMITED consistently processes payments within an average of 35 days, indicating a slight extension beyond typical net-30 terms for many invoices. While a majority 59% are settled within 30 days, a notable 41% extend beyond this, with 13% of all payments falling into the over 60-day late category. This suggests a consistent pattern of both prompt and delayed payments, influencing the overall average.

Volatility Analysis

The company's payment profile demonstrates moderate volatility; while 59% of payments are reliable within 30 days, the consistent 13% payment rate exceeding 60 days introduces an element of unpredictability. This indicates that suppliers might experience prompt payments for many invoices but significant delays for a noticeable portion. Such fluctuations can impact a supplier's cash flow planning and certainty for approximately one-eighth of transactions.

Summary Analysis

Overall, S&P GLOBAL LIMITED presents a moderate payment risk for suppliers, characterized by an average payment time of 35 days. Suppliers should anticipate that while most payments are timely, a consistent 13% will be significantly delayed beyond 60 days, which is a key decision factor for credit terms. Implementing tighter credit limits or considering early payment discount incentives could help mitigate the cash flow impact from these consistently late payments.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-31
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 202531 Jul 20253559%28%13%13%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202431 Jul 20253561%29%10%0%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202431 Jul 20256243%31%26%0%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202305 Mar 20246446%25%29%29%

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 - invoice date to payment date with 1,7 and 15 day excepted categories.

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

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Payment Terms, including exceptions, per Policy are applied to all qualifying contracts. Where a negotiation is required S&P Global Limited will consider the uniqueness of the value that the vendor provides. The facility for specific exemption to be granted does exist but requires senior finance management approval. All qualifying contracts contains terms for late payment or non-payment including the levying of interest and termination for cause.

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

S&P GLOBAL LIMITED is an active private limited company operating in the United Kingdom. In its capacity as a private limited company, it functions as a commercial entity established to conduct business activities.

The company was incorporated on 22 March 2001 under company number 04185146. Its registered office is located at 4th Floor Ropemaker Place, 25 Ropemaker Street, London, EC2Y 9LY, placing its operations within London.

Private limited companies in the UK typically engage in a diverse range of commercial activities. These organisations can specialise in providing various products or services across numerous sectors, operating within the legal framework of UK company law to trade and employ staff.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£5,700,000
Net Worth
£1,600,000,000
Total Current Assets
£1,900,000,000
Total Current Liabilities
£2,900,000,000

Company Location