HBS FOODS LIMITED
Company number 02563425 · Monitor this company
Executive summary
HBS Foods Limited presents a mixed risk profile: the company benefits from a 34-year trading history, consistent profitability evidenced by growing retained earnings, and substantial freehold property backing. However, persistent net current liabilities and a current ratio below 1.0x create material liquidity vulnerability, particularly should trading conditions deteriorate or creditor terms tighten. The significant inventory decline and headcount reduction warrant further investigation to determine whether these reflect proactive management or emerging operational pressures. The company's financial health is heavily dependent on the continued availability of credit facilities and timely trade debtor collection.
Shareholders' funds
£1,802,590
Balance sheet as at 2026-03-31
Overview
- Company type
- Private Limited Company
- Incorporated
- 1990-11-29
- Employees
- 36 (2026 accounts · was 40 in 2025)
- Registered office
- Nut Wharf 90 Northfield Road, Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 9JQ
- Postcode
- DY2 9JQ
- Capital
- 100 GBP
- Accounts category
- Total Exemption Full
- Charges
- 2 outstanding
Accounts
- Last made up to
- 2026-03-31
- Next due by
- 2027-12-31
- Financial year end
- 31 March
Confirmation statement
- Last statement dated
- 2025-11-16
- Next due by
- 2026-11-30
Nature of business (SIC)
- 10890 Manufacture of other food products not elsewhere classified
Officers 4 current · 2 resigned
Group structure
Controlled by HOPCRAFT HOLDINGS LTD — since 2026-04-29
From persons-with-significant-control filings on the public register.
Contact details
- Website
- hbsfoods.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1384457705
HBS have many years of experience in the food industry, and specialised knowledge of processed nut, dried fruit and nut paste products.
Previous registered addresses 3
| Address | Changed on |
|---|---|
| UNIT 6, THE WASHINGTON CENTRE, HALESOWEN ROAD, DUDLEY, WEST MIDLANDS, DY2 9RE | 2015-08-06 |
| UNIT 15, IMEX BUSINESS PARK FISHER ST, DUDLEY PORT TIPTON, WEST MIDLANDS DY4 8XE | 1993-09-02 |
| 84 TEMPLE CHAMBERS, TEMPLE AVENUE, LONDON, EC4Y OHP | 1990-12-21 |
Among its peers
Top 25%
by shareholders' funds, of 10 similar companies in DY
Among the biggest employers among its local peers (36 staff).
The oldest of its local peers, trading since 1990.
Competitors Dudley
This company ranks 2 among manufacture of other food products not elsewhere classified in Dudley.
The class of 1990
50%
of the 20,398 companies incorporated in 1990 are still active today; 45% have since been dissolved.
A fact about the year, not a forecast for this company.
Property in England & Wales 1 title
- Freehold
- 1
- Most recent registration
- 2014-08-04
- Where
- West Midlands
| Title number | County | Tenure | Registered | Price paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM947869 | West Midlands | Freehold | 2014-08-04 | — |
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