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Knowles Logistics Limited

00446417

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

NEW ROAD, MARCH, PE15 0RG
Incorporated 10/12/1947

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

group

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/09/2025

Due 22/09/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Marcus Allebone

secretary · Since 10/02/2005

British

Alexander Anthony Knowles

director · Since 01/10/2013

British

Anthony Roy Knowles

director

British

Pamela Ann Knowles

director · Since 06/03/2018

British

Former

Anthony Roy Knowles

secretary · Resigned 10/02/2005

Florrie Knowles

secretary · Resigned 23/07/1995

Mark William Hubbard

director · Resigned 30/05/2025

Florrie Knowles

director · Resigned 23/07/1995

Gerald Martin Knowles

director · Resigned 10/07/2006

CompanyRankvs 77510+ SIC 49410 peers
66

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.94× · 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

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or 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 c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£35.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.4M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£1.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£17.9M

Current Liabilities

£19.1M

Fixed Assets

£49.0M

Debtors

£15.4M

Profit After Tax

£2.9M

535avg. employees+179

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£785k
Dividends paid£240k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£533k
Assets less current liabilities£47.8M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.94+£2.8M
20231.02

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.