Company Overview
John Lewis Plc is listed at the official companies registry as Active Public Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Thursday 20 September 1928, so this is a well established company. John Lewis Plc has been in business for 97 years and 6 months. The accounts status is group and the accounts are next due on Friday 31 July 2026.
Registered Address

1 Drummond Gate, Pimlico, London, SW1V 2QQ
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Companies House Data
Company NameJOHN LEWIS PLC
Company Number00233462
Registered Office Address1 Drummond Gate
 Pimlico
 SW1V 2QQ
Company CategoryPublic Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date20/09/1928
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month1
Accounts Next Due Date31/07/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date25/01/2025
Accounts Account CategoryGROUP
Returns Next Due Date25/07/2017
Returns Last Made Up Date27/06/2016
Directors & Members
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Andrew Mounsey - Director
(British, 48 years old, born August 1978)
Appointed 06 September 2024
 Active
Secretaries
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Jane Cheong Tung Sing - Secretary
Appointed 01 November 2021
 Active
Other Company Directorships
Andrew Mounsey
BUY.COM LIMITED
CARLISLE PLACE VENTURES LIMITED
CAVENDISH TRUSTEES LIMITED
JLP SCOTLAND LIMITED
JOHN LEWIS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
JOHN LEWIS PARTNERSHIP BTR LIMITED
JOHN LEWIS PARTNERSHIP PLC
JOHN LEWIS PROPERTIES PLC
JOHN LEWIS PT HOLDINGS LIMITED
JONELLE JEWELLERY LIMITED
JONELLE LIMITED
JSL CUSTODIAN TRUSTEE LIMITED
PETER JONES LIMITED
THE ODNEY ESTATE LIMITED
WAITROSE LIMITED
Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 25-Jan-2025 28-Jan-2017 28-Jan-2016
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 4,658,500,000 4,658,500,000 4,677,000,000
Current Assets 1,627,500,000 1,627,500,000 1,534,500,000
Creditors Due Within One Year 1,940,300,000 1,940,300,000 1,956,400,000
Working Cap -312,800,000 -312,800,000 -421,900,000
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 4,345,700,000 4,345,700,000 4,255,100,000
Long-term Liabilities 2,292,300,000 2,292,300,000 2,191,400,000
Net Assets 2,053,400,000 2,053,400,000 2,063,700,000
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap 6,700,000 6,700,000 6,700,000
Profit & Loss Reserves 2,037,400,000 2,037,400,000 2,046,300,000
Other Reserves 9,300,000 9,300,000 10,700,000
Shareholders Funds 2,053,400,000 2,053,400,000 2,063,700,000
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 25-Jan-2025 28-Jan-2017 28-Jan-2016
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 74.1% 74.1% 75.3%
Stocks Inventory 10.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Debtors 1.1% 1.1% 1.0%
Cash Bank In Hand 10.7% 10.7% 10.7%
Current Assets 25.9% 25.9% 24.7%
Creditors Due Within One Year 30.9% 30.9% 31.5%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -5.0% -5.0% -6.8%
Creditors Due After One Year 36.5% 36.5% 35.3%
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability 32.7% 32.7% 33.2%
Called Up Share Capital 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid 0.1% 0.1% 0.1%
Profit Loss Account Reserve 32.4% 32.4% 32.9%
Shareholder Funds 32.7% 32.7% 33.2%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities 69.1% 69.1% 68.5%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 25-Jan-2025 28-Jan-2017 28-Jan-2016
Liquidity Ratio 0.8 0.8 0.8
Solvency Ratio 1.5 1.5 1.5
Reserves to Assets 0.3 0.3 0.3
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Mortgages Charges 5
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 5
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 25-Jan-2025 28-Jan-2017 28-Jan-2016
Assets 6,286,000,000 6,286,000,000 6,211,500,000
Debt 4,232,600,000 4,232,600,000 4,147,800,000
Net Assets/Debt 2,053,400,000 2,053,400,000 2,063,700,000

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.As at the balance sheet date short term liquid assets were less than current debt. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet indicates the substantial net assets of a large company. The amount of net assets suggests sufficient cover for total debts and obligations for the size of the company inferred by the balance sheet.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
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Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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Payment Analysis

Total Invoices Paid Before
30 days due		 Paid After
30 days due		 Owing Before
30 days due		 Owing after
30 days due
XYX SX K YX X
Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

The above valuations are based on our own algorithms and take no account of many factors that can influence actual valuations realized and should not therefore be assumed to be accurate.
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First Report Score: (0-10) X
Financial Status Guide:
10 Very Strong
9 Strong
8 Very Good
7 Good
6 Above Average
5 Average
4 Below Average
3 Poor
2 Weak
1 Very Weak
0 Critical

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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Confirmation statement made on 27 June 2025 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Nishpank Rameshbabu Kankiwala as a director on 26 March 2025
Appointment of Mr Jason Mark Tarry as a director on 12 September 2024
Termination of appointment of Sharon Michele White as a director on 12 September 2024
Termination of appointment of Berangere Andree Mireille Michel as a director on 6 September 2024
Appointment of Mr Andrew Mounsey as a director on 6 September 2024
Register(s) moved to registered office address 1 Drummond Gate Pimlico London SW1V 2QQ
Confirmation statement made on 27 June 2024 with no updates
Change of details for John Lewis Partnership Plc as a person with significant control on 1 July 2024
Secretary's details changed for Ms Jane Christina Cheong Tung Sing on 1 July 2024
Director's details changed for Ms Sharon Michele White on 1 July 2024
Register(s) moved to registered inspection location 171 Victoria Street London SW1E 5NN
Register inspection address has been changed from 171 Victoria Street London SW1E 5NN England to 171 Victoria Street London SW1E 5NN
Registered office address changed from 171 Victoria Street London SW1E 5NN to 1 Drummond Gate Pimlico London SW1V 2QQ on 1 July 2024
Confirmation statement made on 27 June 2023 with no updates
Appointment of Mr Nishpank Rameshbabu Kankiwala as a director on 1 May 2023
Confirmation statement made on 27 June 2022 with no updates
Appointment of Ms Jane Christina Cheong Tung Sing as a secretary on 1 November 2021
Termination of appointment of Simon Jim Blackburn as a secretary on 1 November 2021
Confirmation statement made on 27 June 2021 with no updates
Termination of appointment of Peter Simpson as a secretary on 7 June 2021
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