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Argents Limited

00428567

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

ARGENTS NURSERIES, WRITTLE, CM1 3PZ
Incorporated 29/01/1947

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/06/2025

Due 30/06/2026

On track

Industry

01290
Growing of other perennial crops
01300
Plant propagation

Officers

Mr Philip Henry Ronn

director · Since 30/06/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 1 other board

Tanya Lynne Ronn

secretary · Since 17/07/1996

BRITISH

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Tanya Lynne Ronn

director · Since 01/07/2014

ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Apex Garden Plants Limited

75–100% shares

Arlington House, West Station Business Park, Maldon, CM9 6FF

Reg: 03990263 · England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2017

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/01/2013Registered 31/01/2013
charge
satisfied

ALAN ARGENT WOOD

Created 19/12/1997Registered 06/01/1998Satisfied 12/05/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/06/1996Registered 12/06/1996Satisfied 19/09/1998
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/03/1996Registered 10/04/1996
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/03/1996Registered 10/04/1996Satisfied 12/05/2012
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/03/1996Registered 10/04/1996
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/08/1988Registered 12/09/1988

CompanyRankvs 157+ SIC 01290 peers
55

Financial strength59th percentile among SIC peers · 15/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.75× · 6/20
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 strength15/25 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£34k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£352k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£181k

Working capital

Current Assets

£552k

Current Liabilities

£733k

Fixed Assets

£227k

Debtors

£26k

13avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£46k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.75-£60k
20230.80+£93k
20220.80-£74k
20210.84+£104
20200.82+£74k
20171.36—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.