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W.M.Couper Limited

00272664

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

4 CHESTER COURT, BASILDON, SS14 3WR
Incorporated 01/02/1933

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/09/2026

Due 14/10/2027

On track

Industry

45111
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
45320
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories

Officers

Mr Paul Ashley Kendall

director · Since 30/09/1992

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 2 other boards

Stephen Melville Robert Kendall

director · Since 30/09/1992

MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Gerdien Johanna Kendall

secretary · Since 28/04/2017

Persons with Significant Control

Donovan Kendall Limited

75–100% shares

Reg: 00658077 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/11/2002Registered 09/11/2002Satisfied 28/09/2023
charge
outstanding

STEPHEN MELVILLE ROBERT KENDALL

Created 24/07/2001Registered 25/07/2001
charge
outstanding

JOHN BRIAN GIBBS AND SUSAN FORSYTH

Created 08/12/1995Registered 09/12/1995
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/04/1994Registered 20/04/1994Satisfied 28/09/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/04/1994Registered 20/04/1994Satisfied 28/09/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 18/06/1993Registered 19/06/1993Satisfied 28/09/2023

CompanyRankvs 132+ SIC 45111 peers
73

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees66th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.49× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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83
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

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

Employees10/15 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

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

£2.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.3M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.3M

Current Liabilities

£196k

Fixed Assets

£1.9M

Debtors

£8k

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£1k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.0M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20256.49-£94k
20247.53—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.