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J.S. Wright And Sons Limited

00574793

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

COLES FARM WORKS BOREHAM ROAD, CHELMSFORD, CM3 1PR
Incorporated 27/11/1956

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/06/2025

Due 15/06/2026

On track

Industry

16100
Sawmilling and planing of wood
16290
Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials
46180
Agents specialised in the sale of other particular products

Officers

Jeremy Barton Ruggles

secretary · Since 01/07/2004

British

Jeremy Barton Ruggles

director · Since 24/03/1994

British

Nicholas John Wright

director

British

Oliver Charles Wright

director · Since 15/04/2008

British

Former

Christopher Wilmot Price

secretary · Resigned 01/07/2004

Christopher Wilmot Price

director · Resigned 30/09/2004

Carleton Neville Wright

director · Resigned 01/01/1999

Peter Stanley Wright

director · Resigned 26/01/2010

CompanyRankvs 110+ SIC 16100 peers
78

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.01× · 20/20
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 strength24/25 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.

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

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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£6.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£588k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£9.6M

Current Liabilities

£3.2M

Fixed Assets

£750k

Debtors

£2.6M

Cost of Sales

£12.0M

Admin Expenses

£1.9M

Profit After Tax

£2.4M

40avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£221k
Dividends paid£678k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.8M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£421k
Assets less current liabilities£7.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20243.01

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.