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A.J.Purkiss Limited

00428423

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

HORSESHOE FARM, NEAR HARLOW, CM17 9LH
Incorporated 27/01/1947

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Jennifer Mary Gowlett

secretary · Since 07/01/2000

British

Susan Mary Purkiss

secretary

British

Susan Mary Purkiss

director

British

Former

Frank Albert Purkiss

secretary · Resigned 15/11/1992

Frank Albert Purkiss

director · Resigned 15/11/1992

George Stanley Purkiss

director · Resigned 07/01/2000

CompanyRankvs 15880+ SIC 49410 peers
83

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees61th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 13.25× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

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

Employees9/15 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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£677k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£354k

Working capital

Current Assets

£383k

Current Liabilities

£29k

Fixed Assets

£324k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£677k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202513.25+£37k
202310.02+£293k
20171.54

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.