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G.B. Kent & Sons Plc

00066471

active
Public Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

LONDON ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9SA
Incorporated 02/07/1900

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/07/2025

Due 16/07/2026

On track

Industry

32910
Manufacture of brooms and brushes

Officers

Mr Alan Hugo Lambert Cosby

director · Since 02/07/1992

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 77

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Benjamin Giles Hugo Cosby

director · Since 23/11/2010

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Stephen Ian Wright

director · Since 29/06/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Cosby Brushes (Chrh) Limited

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

River Gade Works, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9SA

Reg: 00197935 · England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 01/03/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Alan Hugo Lambert Cosby

Ceased 01/03/2024

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

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Created 24/10/2017Registered 27/10/2017
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/09/2015Registered 29/09/2015Satisfied 13/06/2019
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/12/2013Registered 14/12/2013Satisfied 13/06/2019
charge
satisfied

H. BRONNLEY & CO LTD

Created 26/11/2009Registered 10/12/2009Satisfied 08/09/2015
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BOWMAKER LIMITED

Created 10/01/1996Registered 11/01/1996Satisfied 24/12/2002
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 14/10/1992Registered 26/10/1992
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/05/1984Registered 15/06/1984
charge
satisfied

TEXAS HOMECARE (PROPERTIES) LIMITED

Created 22/02/1983Registered 04/03/1983
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 09/04/1980Registered 17/04/1980

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 32910 peers
70

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.27× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£8.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£7.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£48k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.3M

Fixed Assets

£4.5M

Debtors

£2.4M

Cost of Sales

£4.9M

Gross Profit

£3.3M

Admin Expenses

£2.6M

Operating Profit

£39k

Profit After Tax

£46k

40avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax-£25k
Dividends paid£283k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.5M
NI contributions£158k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£8.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.27-£237k
20236.66-£1.2M
20228.25+£647k
20215.23

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.