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Darenth River Ballast Company Limited(The)

00262326

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

GLOBE HOUSE ECLIPSE PARK, MAIDSTONE, ME14 3EN
Incorporated 01/02/1932

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

28/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/11/2025

Due 26/11/2026

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate
96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Mr John Alexander Durtnell

director · Since 19/11/1991

BUILDER

ENGLISH · ENGLAND

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Alexander William Durtnell

director · Since 25/09/2007

BUILDER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Also on 4 other boards

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CompanyRankvs 28168+ SIC 68209 peers
61

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.33× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding 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.

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£19.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£959k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£3.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.6M

Current Liabilities

£4.9M

Fixed Assets

£26.1M

Debtors

£634k

Profit After Tax

£6.0M

3avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£141k
Dividends paid£133k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£22.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.33+£1.4M
20242.56+£5.9M
20230.69—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.