STEARN ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED

Active
Company number 00201097Private limited companyIncorporated 1924

Key figures

£114,804,000+3.3%
Net assets 2025
+3.3%
Average annual growth 2024–2025
050 m100 m150 m20242025

† STEARN ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED filed these accounts on paper, so Companies House publishes them only as a scanned image. The figures for the years marked † were read automatically from the scan and kept only where the statements add up (for example net assets equal total equity), but a reading error is still possible — check the original accounts at Companies House.

Ratios

2025

Sector comparison

SIC 46439

Where the company stands among the 1,104 active companies whose first SIC code is 46439 (Wholesale of radio, television goods & electrical household appliances (other than records, tapes, CD's & video tapes and the equipment used for playing them)).

Turnover£177,901,000
Higher than 86% · median £16,068,580 among 56 that publish turnover
Net assets£114,804,000
Higher than 99% · median £43,374
Total assets£155,164,000
Higher than 99% · median £188,137
Cash£41,528,000
Higher than 99% · median £110,748
Employees338
Higher than 99% · median 1
Company age102.1 years
Older than 99% · median 6.7 years
Largest in this sector by net assets
  1. EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL LIMITED£437.4m
  2. BSH HOME APPLIANCES LIMITED£120m
  3. STEARN ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED£114.8m
  4. MEDLOCK ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED£58.1m
  5. DETA ELECTRICAL COMPANY LIMITED£52.6m
  6. MORPHY RICHARDS CONSUMER APPLIANCES LIMITED£31.2m
  7. LUCECO UK LIMITED£29.8m
  8. TT ASIA HOLDINGS LIMITED£29.4m
  9. SMEG (UK) LIMITED£23m
  10. BRG APPLIANCES LIMITED£20.7m

Positions are approximate. Figures come from each company's latest accounts; money and employee figures are compared only with companies that filed accounts in pounds for a period ending in the last two and a half years and are not dormant, so those groups are smaller than 1,104. The line on each bar marks the median.

Summary: STEARN ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED

What kind of company is it?

STEARN ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED is a private limited company registered with Companies House under company number 00201097. It was incorporated on 18 Oct 1924. Its status is active. The registered office is in Newbury (RG14). Its nature of business (SIC 2007) is wholesale of radio, television goods & electrical household appliances (other than records, tapes, CD's & video tapes and the equipment used for playing them) (46439).

How is the company doing financially?

The latest accounts in the database are for 2025 (period ending 31 Dec 2025); the company files full accounts. Turnover was £177,901,000. Profit for the year was £8,482,000. Net assets were £114,804,000, up 3.3% on the previous year. Cash at bank and in hand was £41,528,000. Total assets were £155,164,000 and total liabilities £38,835,000. The company had an average of 338 employees. Figures are available for 2 financial years (2024–2025).

How does it compare with similar companies?

Compared with 1,104 active companies whose first SIC code is 46439: By turnover it ranks higher than 86% of the 56 that publish turnover (median £16,068,580). By net assets it ranks higher than 99% of them (median £43,374). By total assets it ranks higher than 99% of them (median £188,137). By cash it ranks higher than 99% of them (median £110,748). By number of employees it ranks higher than 99% of them (median 1). It is older than 99% of them (median age 6.7 years).

Does it supply the public sector?

The company is named as a supplier in 52 public contract award notices from 30 public sector buyers since 2015. Contracts awarded to it alone have a combined published value of £134.2m. Its most frequent buyer is ESPO (10 contracts). 25 of the awards are shared with other suppliers, typically framework agreements.

What do public registers and reports show?

HMRC lists it as an importer of goods, mainly machinery, electrical equipment, optical, medical and measuring instruments. HMRC lists it as an exporter of goods, mainly electrical equipment, machinery, salt, stone and cement. In its latest payment practices report it took an average of 56 days to pay suppliers, and 8% of invoices were not paid within agreed terms. Its gender pay gap report for 2025/26 shows median hourly pay for women 5% higher than for men. It has modern slavery statements on the government registry for 5 years.

Who runs and controls the company?

One person with significant control is registered. 1 of 1 registered charges are outstanding.

When are its next filings due?

The next accounts are due by 30 Sep 2027. The next confirmation statement is due by 24 Sep 2027.

Filed accounts2024–2025
2024 †2025 †
Turnover186,800,000177,901,000
Profit for the year9,841,0008,482,000
Cash at bank and in hand39,971,00041,528,000
Total assets154,058,000155,164,000
Total liabilities41,482,00038,835,000
Net assets / total equity111,151,000114,804,000
Average number of employees339338

A dash (—) means no accounts were filed for that year or the item is not in the accounts; 0 is a zero stated in the accounts. Small companies usually file only a balance sheet, so the profit and loss account is often missing.

Public contracts

52 contracts

STEARN ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED is named as a supplier in 52 public contract award notices from 30 public sector buyers since 2015. The 24 contracts awarded to it alone with a published value add up to £134.2m. 25 awards are shared with other suppliers and not counted in that total.

Contracts per year
Main buyers30
ESPO
10 contracts
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
6 contracts · £188.8k
YPO
3 contracts · £1m
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
2 contracts · £815k
Lancashire County Council
2 contracts · £808k
Contracts
  1. 205_26 Electrical Goods and AccessoriesLeicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO · shared by 4 suppliers, up to £10,000,000 in total · runs until Mar 2028
  2. Wallscourt Park WHITE GOODS ORDER - 2025-2026UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND · £30,000
  3. Student Village WHITE GOODS ORDER - 2025-2026UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND · £50,000
  4. White Goods & Associated Products and Services‡North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium · shared by 5 suppliers, up to £22,000,000 in total · 2 lots
  5. Provision of White GoodsCoventry University
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  1. YPO - 001280 Domestic Appliances‡YPO · shared by 2 suppliers, up to £7,000,000 in total · runs until May 2029
  2. Supply of Domestic Electrical Goods to the Ministry of Justice‡Ministry of Justice · £3,500,000
  3. Appliances & Electricals Supply & Installation‡ProcurePublic · £5,000,000
  4. Framework Agreement for the Supply of Facilities Management Equipment, Fencing, Floor Cleaning Machines, White Goods and Commercial Laundry EquipmentHAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL · shared by 3 suppliers, up to £1,000,000 in total
  5. Framework Agreement for the Supply of Facilities Management Equipment, Fencing, Floor Cleaning Machines, White Goods and Commercial Laundry Equipment - AWARD‡Hampshire County Council · shared by 22 suppliers, up to £181,818 in total · runs until Feb 2029
  6. Domestic Furniture and Appliances Framework‡Sheffield City Council · £5,716,238
  7. Summer Quote for White Goods for Student Village, Wallscourt Park & GlensideUniversity Of The West Of England · £23,780
  8. Domestic Appliance Purchases for LWSS (Local Welfare Support Scheme)‡Leeds City Council - PACS
  9. Domestic Appliance Purchases for LWSS (Local Welfare Support Scheme)‡Leeds City Council · £1,000,000 · runs until Apr 2027
  10. 14_24 Building Maintenance SuppliesESPO · shared by 3 suppliers, up to £160,000 in total
  11. FAE-23-013 Domestic Electrical Equipment for use in Home Economics‡the Education Authority · shared by 6 suppliers, up to £423,440 in total
  12. Call off for the remainder of summer-ordered white goods for The Student VillageUniversity Of The West Of England · £30,000
  13. LPS CORP - Supply and Delivery of Domestic Electrical Appliances - LCC26923‡Lancashire County Council · £404,000 · runs until Dec 2027
  14. Supply and Delivery of Domestic Electrical AppliancesLancashire County Council · £404,000
  15. AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS & INTEGRATED OPERATING THEATRES 2 (SBS10245)N H S Shared Business Services · shared by 23 suppliers, up to £200,000,000 in total
  16. AUDIO VISUAL SOLUTIONS & INTEGRATED OPERATING THEATRES 2 (SBS10245)NHS Shared Business Services Limited · £45,000,000
  17. Provision of Electrical Goods and AppliancesACTION FOR CHILDREN · £160,000
  18. Supply and Delivery of white goods and small appliances‡City Building (Glasgow) LLP · £10,364,484
  19. Supply of white goodsUniversity Of The West Of England · £30,000
  20. 12_23 Building MaterialsESPO · shared by 8 suppliers, up to £8,000,000 in total
  21. White Goods (Electrical Appliances)UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON · £375,000 · runs until Jul 2028
  22. White GoodsCoventry University · £86,400
  23. C-012362 NFS Furniture Framework (2023)Your Homes Newcastle Ltd · shared by 9 suppliers, up to £15,000,000 in total
  24. NFS Furniture FrameworkYour Homes Newcastle Ltd · shared by 6 suppliers · 3 lots
  25. 12FC11/22-01 Building Supplies ESPO Further competition under ESPO Framework 12_19Espo · shared by 6 suppliers, up to £100,000 in total
  26. Assisted Living Solutions, Kitchens & Appliances Framework‡Procurement for Housing · shared by 3 suppliers, up to £20,000,000 in total
  27. SV - Call off order for the supply of OvensUniversity Of The West Of England · £25,000
  28. White GoodsAston University · £120,000
  29. 205_22 - Electrical Appliances‡ESPO · shared by 11 suppliers, up to £14,000,000 in total
  30. 205_22 - Electrical Goods and Accessories‡ESPO · shared by 3 suppliers, up to £12,600,000 in total
  31. Provision of Electrical & White GoodsFALMOUTH EXETER PLUS · £240,000
  32. White Goods - call off from NWUPC awarded framework agreementLEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY · £26,616
  33. White Goods and Associated Electrical AppliancesUNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) · shared by 5 suppliers
  34. White Goods and Associated Electrical Appliances‡North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium · shared by 7 suppliers, up to £18,000,000 in total · 2 lots
  35. The Supply of Domestic AppliancesYorkshire Purchasing Organisation · shared by 5 suppliers, up to £1,000,000 in total
  36. YPO - 001045 The supply of domestic appliances‡YPO · £1,000,000
  37. Appliances & Electricals FrameworkProcurePublic on behalf of CCHT · £60,000,000
  38. 12_19 Building Materials‡Espo · shared by 18 suppliers, up to £100,000,000 in total
  39. 56_19 Electric Lamps, Luminaires and Light FittingsEspo · shared by 2 suppliers
  40. Supply of 'White Goods' for university acommodation‡NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
  41. 14_18 - Supply of Building Maintenance Supplies‡ESPO · shared by 9 suppliers, up to £600,000 in total
  42. 388_17 Batteries, Battery Chargers and Torches‡Espo · shared by 2 suppliers, up to £1,209,000 in total
  43. White Goods‡UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE · £125,000
  44. Supply, Delivery and Installation of White Goods and Associated Products and Services‡NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED · shared by 8 suppliers, up to £12,350,000 in total
  45. Provision of White Goods for Halls of Residence‡UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON · £440,000
  46. 59A_15 LED Street Lighting Luminaires and associated ancillary items / services‡Espo · shared by 14 suppliers, up to £5,000,000 in total
  47. YPO - 000591 The Supply of Smoke Alarms and Related Products‡YPO · shared by 5 suppliers, up to £40,000,000 in total

From contract award notices on Contracts Finder (since 2016) and Find a Tender (since 2021), published by the Cabinet Office under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Values are as published by the buyer and usually cover the whole contract term; the total leaves out awards shared between several suppliers, where the published figure is a ceiling for all of them, placeholder values and single figures of £1 billion or more. Notices marked ‡ do not state a company number and were linked by an exact match on the registered name. Contracts below the publication thresholds and those of devolved buyers that publish elsewhere are not included.

Statutory reporting

Payment practices1 Jan 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
Average time taken to pay invoices
56 days
Invoices not paid within agreed terms
8%
Member of a payment code
No
  • Within 30 days 14%
  • 31 to 60 days 41%
  • After 60 days 45%
Earlier periods (7)
Period ending
Days to pay
Within 30 days
Late
31 Dec 2025
57
15%
9%
30 Jun 2025
58
14%
8%
31 Dec 2024
58
15%
8%
31 Dec 2023
60
12%
9%
31 Dec 2023
60
13%
8%
30 Jun 2023
61
11%
9%
31 Dec 2022
74
9%
10%

View the latest report on GOV.UK

Gender pay gap2025/26
Median hourly pay
women 5% higher
Mean hourly pay
women 2% lower
Median bonus pay
women 57% higher
Employer size
250 to 499 employees
Lower pay quarter14% womenLower middle36% womenUpper middle37% womenUpper pay quarter24% women
Earlier years (8)
Year
Median hourly pay
Mean hourly pay
2024/25
women 8% higher
women 0.1% lower
2023/24
women 7.1% higher
women 0.1% higher
2022/23
women 6.3% higher
women 2.9% lower
2021/22
women 8.7% higher
women 4.7% lower
2020/21
women 2.4% higher
women 6.1% lower
2019/20
women 8.8% higher
women 4.4% lower
2018/19
women 8% higher
women 4% lower
2017/18
women 14% higher
women 1% lower

A positive gap means women's average hourly pay is lower than men's across the whole employer; it is not a comparison of pay for the same work. View on the Gender pay gap service

Modern slavery statements5
2025
Statement · summary on GOV.UK
2024
Statement · summary on GOV.UK
2023
Statement · summary on GOV.UK
Earlier years (2)
2022
Statement · summary on GOV.UK
2021
Statement · summary on GOV.UK

Figures the company reported itself to the government's Check payment practices service, Gender pay gap service and Modern slavery statement registry (Open Government Licence v3.0). Only large companies and employers with 250 or more staff have to report, so most companies have nothing here.

Registers and licences

International trade‡

Listed by HMRC as an importer of goods in 12 of the last 12 months on record, most recently August 2026. Main goods: machinery, electrical equipment, optical, medical and measuring instruments, iron and steel articles and plastics.

Listed by HMRC as an exporter of goods in 8 of the last 12 months on record, most recently August 2026. Main goods: electrical equipment, machinery and salt, stone and cement.

From HMRC's monthly lists of importers and exporters. Traders can ask to be left off the lists, so absence does not mean a company does not trade.

Sources: Charity Commission for England and Wales, Care Quality Commission, Home Office and HM Revenue & Customs, under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Entries marked ‡ come from lists that do not state a company number and were linked by an exact match on the registered name.

History

12 events
  1. Financial year 2025 endedAccounts: turnover £177.9m, net assets £114.8m, 338 employees
  2. Financial year 2024 endedAccounts: turnover £186.8m, net assets £111.2m, 339 employees
  3. Mr Leo Yu ceased to be a person with significant control
  4. Mr Nigel John Palmer ceased to be a person with significant control
  5. Mr Steven Westbrook ceased to be a person with significant control
  6. Mr David John Schofield ceased to be a person with significant control
  7. Mr Leo Yu registered as a person with significant control
  8. Newbury Investments (Uk) Ltd registered as a person with significant control
Earlier events (4)
  1. Mr Nigel John Palmer registered as a person with significant control
  2. Mr Steven Westbrook registered as a person with significant control
  3. Mr David John Schofield registered as a person with significant control
  4. Company incorporatedPrivate limited company

Dates as recorded at Companies House: incorporation, name changes, officer appointments and resignations, current and former persons with significant control, and the end of each financial year with figures in the database.