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John Hicken Limited

00463053

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

39 BROADLANDS RISE, LICHFIELD, WS14 9SF
Incorporated 03/01/1949

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/05/2026

Due 28/05/2027

On track

Industry

74990
Non-trading company

Officers

Mr John Henry French

director · Since 14/05/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 1 other board

Mr John Henry French

secretary · Since 01/06/2000

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 79

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Annette Yvonne French

director · Since 01/06/2000

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 76

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Henry French

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 79

39, Broadlands Rise, Lichfield, WS14 9SF

Notified 01/01/2017

Mrs Annette Yvonne French

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 76

39, Broadlands Rise, Lichfield, WS14 9SF

Notified 01/01/2017

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/11/1987Registered 30/11/1987
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK LTD

Created 04/05/1972Registered 12/05/1972
charge
satisfied

MARTINS BANK LTD

Created 23/09/1959Registered 07/10/1959Satisfied 05/02/2000

CompanyRankvs 571+ SIC 74990 peers
72

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees53th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.91× · 20/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees8/15 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

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

£581k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£582k

Working capital

Current Assets

£667k

Current Liabilities

£84k

Fixed Assets

£35

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£582k
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2024 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20247.91-£83k
2023185.83-£160k
202236.25+£8k
202127.25+£3k
202072.45-£119k
2019161.77-£202k
2018222.42-£186k
2017294.11

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.