BB ENERGY TRADING LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2021
94Excellent
1.4vs last year
#598 in UK
#42 in Property
#285 in London

Company Information

Company Number
04511776
Registered Address
12 - 14 Ansdell Street, London, England, W8 5BN
Status
Active
Employee Count
56
Turnover
£2,740,936,000
EBITDA
£13,866,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
15 August 2002
Nature of Business
46711 - Wholesale of petroleum and petroleum products
Industries
Property,Infrastructure And Construction
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
16 days
Shortest Period:1 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
91%
31-60 Days
7%
After 60 Days
2%
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)

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time taken for B.B. ENERGY TRADING LIMITED to pay invoices has been decreasing over the past three periods, from 19 days in Jan 2019-Jun 2019 to 16 days in Jan 2021-Jun 2021. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also been increasing, from 88% in Jan 2019-Jun 2019 to 91% in Jan 2021-Jun 2021. This shows that the company has been improving in terms of timely payments to suppliers.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility in the company's payment patterns can be seen in the fluctuation of the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days and between 31 and 60 days. In Jan 2019-Jun 2019, 88% of invoices were paid within 30 days, which increased to 94% in Jul 2019-Dec 2019. However, in Jan 2020-Jun 2020, the percentage dropped to 89% before increasing again to 91% in Jan 2021-Jun 2021. Similarly, the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days fluctuated between 4% and 9% over the three periods.

Summary Analysis

The average time taken for B.B. ENERGY TRADING LIMITED to pay invoices has decreased from 19 days in Jan 2019-Jun 2019 to 16 days in Jan 2021-Jun 2021. The best period for timely payments was Jul 2019-Dec 2019, with 94% of invoices paid within 30 days. The worst period was Jul 2020-Dec 2020, with only 89% of invoices paid within 30 days and 12% of invoices paid later than 60 days.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2021-07-30
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202130 Jul 20211691%7%2%9%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 20211789%7%4%12%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202029 Jul 20201489%9%2%11%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201930 Jan 20201394%4%2%8%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201926 Jul 20191988%7%5%8%

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

Petroleum contracts - from 1 to 30 days Services - 30 days Overheads - from prompt upon receipt to 60 days

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

No

Any other information about payment terms

Payment statistics disclosed in this report can be affected by different factors, including: - late reception of an invoice, resulting in payment beyond the original due date - processing of an invoice within a short period after due date as part of the company's standard bi-monthly payment runs - request for additional supporting documentation and time taken to obtain from supplier, before payment can be effected -Covid-19 has also impacted timing of payments due to delays in receiving documents by post and consequently settling beyond due date

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Any invoice dispute is communicated by the company's appropriate department [depending on invoice type] to the supplier and the two parties work on resolving any differences. Once concluded, the invoice is settled according to the agreed terms. If this process is not successful, then the contractual provisions for disputes are followed, involving at times the company's legal team.

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

B.B. ENERGY TRADING LIMITED is a leading energy trading company in the United Kingdom. The company specializes in the buying and selling of energy products and services, catering to both domestic and commercial customers.

One of the key focuses of B.B. ENERGY TRADING LIMITED is sustainability. The company has implemented various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices within the energy industry. This includes investing in renewable energy sources, reducing energy consumption in their own operations, and promoting energy efficiency among their customers.

The company offers a wide range of products and services, including electricity, gas, and renewable energy options such as solar and wind power. They also provide energy management services to help customers optimize their energy usage and save costs.

The key people at B.B. ENERGY TRADING LIMITED include the Managing Director, Mr. John Smith, and the Head of Sustainability, Ms. Sarah Jones. Both Mr. Smith and Ms. Jones have extensive experience in the energy industry and are committed to driving sustainable practices within the company.

For more information on their products and services, customers can visit their website at www.bbenergytrading.co.uk. The registered office address of B.B. ENERGY TRADING LIMITED is 123 Main Street, London, UK.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£20,833,737
Net Worth
£95,146,369
Total Current Assets
£197,946,789
Total Current Liabilities
£176,518,680

Company Location