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Limestone Farming Company Limited

00316842

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

THE ESTATE OFFICE, WILLOUGHTON, GAINSBOROUGH, DN21 5SH
Incorporated 25/07/1936

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds
01420
Raising of other cattle and buffaloes
01460
Raising of swine/pigs
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Richard Arthur Giles

secretary · Since 06/01/1999

British

Bruce Henry Rowles

director

British

John William Rowles

director

British

Clifford Graham Rowles Nicholson

director

British

Former

Ian William Desbottes

secretary · Resigned 30/10/1998

Guy John Hoey

secretary · Resigned 09/02/1998

Clifford Graham Rowles Nicholson

secretary · Resigned 06/01/1999

CompanyRankvs 320+ SIC 01110 peers
78

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.11× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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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.

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

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

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent 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 05/04/2025

Net Worth

£8.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.9M

Current Liabilities

£3.8M

Fixed Assets

£6.9M

Debtors

£4.4M

Profit After Tax

£286k

53avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£168k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£136k
Assets less current liabilities£11.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.11+£334k
20242.00+£441k
20231.81—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.