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Fergusons Transport Limited

00325778

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

NORTHUMBERLAND BUSINESS PARK WEST, CRAMLINGTON, NE23 7RH
Incorporated 22/03/1937

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/01/2026

Due 01/02/2027

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Helen Whitaker

secretary · Since 21/03/2000

British

Michael Arkle

director · Since 30/09/2011

British

Hamish Bruce Dixon-Patterson

director · Since 03/12/2021

British

Alan Ferguson

director · Since 01/04/1995

British

Eileen Isabel Ferguson

director

British

Arthur Wappat

director · Since 21/03/2000

British

Helen Whitaker

director · Since 30/09/2007

British

Steven Mark Whitaker

director · Since 30/09/2007

British

Former

Eileen Isabel Ferguson

secretary · Resigned 21/03/2000

James Jeffrey Redpath

secretary · Resigned 16/02/1994

John Howey Arkle

director · Resigned 05/04/2018

Stuart Arkle

director · Resigned 28/02/2025

Ashley Robert Brettell

director · Resigned 31/08/2005

James Jeffrey Redpath

director · Resigned 21/03/1997

Jeffrey Arthur Redpath

director · Resigned 31/03/1995

John Arthur Redpath

director · Resigned 10/09/2019

John Arthur Redpath

director · Resigned 31/03/1995

Walter Keith Redpath

director · Resigned 21/03/2000

CompanyRankvs 77470+ SIC 49410 peers
66

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.97× · 6/20
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 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.

Liquidity6/20 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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2024

Net Worth

£2.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£158k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£333k

Working capital

Current Assets

£9.2M

Current Liabilities

£9.5M

Fixed Assets

£6.9M

Debtors

£9.0M

Cost of Sales

£21.4M

Admin Expenses

£3.9M

Profit After Tax

£115k

266avg. employees-9

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£81k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£2.2M
Assets less current liabilities£6.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.97+£52k
20230.97

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.