WORLD OF BOOKS GROUP LTD

PaymentCheck Score 2021
95Excellent
2.3vs last year
#502 in UK
#82 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
07464694
Registered Address
Mulberry House Woods Way, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4QY
Status
Active
Employee Count
Coming Soon
Turnover
Coming Soon
EBITDA
Coming Soon

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
9 December 2010
Nature of Business
47910 - Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
South East

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
92%
31-60 Days
7%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms11%

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

WORLD OF BOOKS GROUP LTD exhibits a strong trend of prompt payments, averaging just 16 days per invoice. A significant 92% of payments are consistently made within 30 days, indicating a highly reliable and fast payment trajectory for suppliers.

Volatility Analysis

Payment reliability and predictability are high, with 92% of invoices settled well within standard terms. While 11% of payments are technically late, only 1% extend beyond 60 days, demonstrating very low volatility regarding severely overdue amounts and minimal extreme credit risk.

Summary Analysis

Overall, WORLD OF BOOKS GROUP LTD offers a highly attractive payment profile for suppliers due to its consistently fast processing. Key decision factors include the average 16-day payment time and 92% within 30 days, significantly improving supplier cash flow predictability. Suppliers can proceed with high confidence; minor mitigation might involve monitoring the small percentage of overdue invoices, but overall payment risk is low.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2021-11-25
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
27 Apr 2021 - 24 Nov 202125 Nov 20211692%7%1%11%
01 Nov 2020 - 26 Apr 202129 Apr 20211497%2%1%13%
01 May 2020 - 31 Oct 202027 Nov 20201696%1%3%10%
01 Nov 2019 - 30 Apr 202005 Jun 20203095%4%1%20%
01 May 2019 - 31 Oct 201929 Nov 20193088%11%1%5%
01 Nov 2018 - 30 Apr 201908 May 20193068%27%5%3%
01 May 2018 - 31 Oct 201827 Nov 20183088%9%3%13%
01 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 201829 May 20183097%2%1%1%

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

The standard payment terms relating to the supply of books for resale is 60 days from the date of invoice. However due to the nature of the business there are also non-standard supplier payment terms which are shorter and longer than our preferred standard terms. Excluding books, the standard terms relating to the supply of operations and logistical services to the company are 60 days from date of invoice. However there are non-standard supplier payment terms which are shorter and longer than the standard terms. The company standard payment terms are 60 days. However, in certain circumstances, a supplier will seek to impose its own payment terms, and in other circumstances, a bespoke contract will be agreed.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Resolution of disputes is handled on a case-by-case basis. The company seeks to resolve disputes as quickly as possible.

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

WORLD OF BOOKS GROUP LTD is an active private limited company specialising in the book sector.

The company was incorporated on 9 December 2010 under company number 07464694. Its registered office is located at Mulberry House Woods Way, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4QY, placing its operations within the South East region of the UK.

Typically, private limited companies operating in the UK book sector engage in a range of activities. These commonly include the retailing, wholesaling, and distribution of books, encompassing both new and pre-owned titles, often through various online and physical channels.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£145,300
Net Worth
£22,800,000
Total Current Assets
£14,900,000
Total Current Liabilities
£30,300,000

Company Location