MORRIS GROUP LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
64Fair
0.3vs last year
#2864 in UK
#211 in Property
#198 in North West

Company Information

Company Number
05026617
Registered Address
Morland House, Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5NW
Status
Active
Employee Count
233
Turnover
£171,248,000
EBITDA
£11,377,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
27 January 2004
Nature of Business
70100 - Activities of head offices
Industries
Property, Infrastructure And Construction, Property-related Goods And Services
Region
North West

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
39 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:91 days
Max Contractual:91 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
41%
31-60 Days
44%
After 60 Days
15%
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

MORRIS GROUP LIMITED exhibits a consistent payment pattern where the majority (44%) settles invoices within the 31-60 day window, leading to an average payment time of 39 days. This indicates a general trajectory towards extended payment terms rather than prompt 30-day settlements, despite 41% paying within that timeframe. The low 9% late payment rate suggests that while payments are often slower, they generally adhere to revised or extended expectations rather than outright delinquency.

Volatility Analysis

Payment reliability for MORRIS GROUP LIMITED shows moderate volatility, with a notable spread where 41% pay promptly, but 44% fall into the 31-60 day bracket, and 15% exceed 60 days. This distribution means suppliers cannot reliably predict payment within standard 30-day terms for the majority of invoices. The 15% over 60 days, even with only 9% classified as officially late, presents a discernible risk factor for prolonged cash conversion cycles.

Summary Analysis

Overall, MORRIS GROUP LIMITED presents a moderate payment risk, characterized by a consistent pattern of extended payment cycles rather than outright default. Key decision factors for suppliers include budgeting for an average payment time of 39 days and acknowledging that nearly 60% of payments will exceed 30 days. Mitigation strategies could involve negotiating longer payment terms upfront, factoring extended payment into pricing, or implementing stricter follow-up for invoices approaching the 60-day mark.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-06-04
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 202504 Jun 20253941%44%15%9%
01 May 2024 - 31 Oct 202427 Nov 20243840%46%14%11%
01 Nov 2023 - 30 Apr 202430 May 20244145%41%14%16%
01 May 2023 - 31 Oct 202328 Nov 20234142%43%15%15%
01 Nov 2022 - 30 Apr 202330 May 20233947%39%14%15%
01 May 2022 - 31 Oct 202201 Dec 20224043%42%16%14%
01 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 202230 May 20223948%39%13%10%
01 May 2021 - 31 Oct 202122 Nov 20214244%41%15%11%
01 Nov 2020 - 30 Apr 202125 May 20214444%40%16%12%
01 May 2020 - 31 Oct 202030 Nov 20204546%37%17%18%
01 Nov 2019 - 30 Apr 202029 May 20204640%42%18%12%
01 May 2019 - 31 Oct 201926 Nov 20194536%45%19%12%
01 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 201930 May 20194440%42%18%15%
01 May 2018 - 31 Oct 201829 Nov 20184136%46%18%15%

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

"Our standard payment terms for subcontractors are 39 days after the accounting month end. This is provided a valid application is received no later than the 5th working day following the accounting month end. Terms for a limited number of smaller subcontractors with a high labour element are 7 days following the end of each working week. This is provided a valid application is submitted in a timely manner. Our standard payment terms for suppliers are 30 days or 30 days nett monthly (30 days from the end of the month of the invoice date)."

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

91

Dispute Resolution Process

Queries or disputes should be raised with the Site Manager or Purchasing Manager in the first instance. Disputes can be escalated up the management chain if subsequently required. In respect of construction contracts, Morris or the subcontractor may refer any dispute to adjudication to be determined under the Scheme for Construction Act Regulations 1996. If the dispute cannot be resolved in accordance with normal procedures and whether there has been adjudication or otherwise the dispute will be determined by litigation in the courts of England adopting English law.

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

Morris Group Limited operates as a private limited company in the UK. Given the inclusion of 'Group' in its name, it typically functions as a holding company or an umbrella organisation for various business interests.

Morris Group Limited is an active private limited company, incorporated on 27 January 2004 with company number 05026617. Its registered office is located in the North West of England, specifically at Morland House, Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5NW.

As a private limited company, such entities in the UK offer a wide spectrum of services and products across numerous industries. For a company structured as a 'Group', typical activities often include holding investments, managing subsidiary companies, or providing centralised administrative, financial, or strategic support to its constituent businesses.

Financial Metrics

Net Worth
£106,700,000
Total Current Assets
£443,100,000
Total Current Liabilities
£167,400,000

Company Location