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W.J.French & Son Limited

00540004

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

40 BEDFORD PLACE, SO15 2DG
Incorporated 01/11/1954

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47721
47721
95230
Repair of footwear and leather goods

Officers

Mr Michael Edward French

director · Since 11/12/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Mrs Caroline Jane Osman

director · Since 11/12/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Caroline Jane Osman

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 50

40, Bedford Place, Southampton, SO15 2DG

Notified 06/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 47721 peers
90

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 15.71× · 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 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.

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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£2.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£164k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£833k

Working capital

Current Assets

£890k

Current Liabilities

£57k

Fixed Assets

£1.5M

Debtors

£19k

20avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End(2020)

Dividends paid£32k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£250
Assets less current liabilities£2.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202515.71-£34k
202414.97-£22k
202312.14+£141k
202213.44-£245k
202114.45-£209k
202018.82-£50k
201919.56+£81k
201816.32

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.