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Guest Motors Limited

00585041

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

Some Concerns

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

Details

KENRICK WAY, WEST MIDLANDS, B70 6BY
Incorporated 04/06/1957

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/08/2025

Due 29/08/2026

On track

Industry

45111
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
45190
Sale of other motor vehicles
45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
45320
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories

Officers

Mr Robert Anthony Spittle Bsc Hons

director · Since 22/09/2003

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Frank Robert Guest

director · Since 01/08/2024

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 29

Also on 1 other board

Mr Robin John Hulse

director · Since 01/08/2024

SALES AND COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Mr Dean Rippon

director · Since 20/03/2025

GROUP SERVICE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Mr Ian Gray

director · Since 20/03/2025

GROUP PARTS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Mr Duncan Gray

director · Since 25/09/2025

GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Mr Richard John Evans

director · Since 19/03/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Persons with Significant Control

Ian Guest Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

C/O Guest Motors Limited, Kenrick Way, West Bromwich, B70 6BY

Reg: 01269014 · Egland & Wales · Private Company Limited By Share

Notified 15/08/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Ian Richard Guest

Ceased 01/09/2023

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

IVECO LIMITED

Created 31/01/2011Registered 17/02/2011
charge
outstanding

IAN RICHARD GUEST ROBERT ANTHONY SPITTLE AND PETER HARVEY

Created 31/01/2011Registered 10/02/2011
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 29/07/1997Registered 30/07/1997
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 10/12/1984Registered 31/12/1984
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 21/09/1978Registered 10/10/1978

CompanyRankvs 162+ SIC 45111 peers
62

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.06× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -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.

Liquidity12/20 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

Outstanding charges: -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 going concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£9.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£9.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£104.2M

Current Liabilities

£98.0M

Fixed Assets

£5.1M

Debtors

£23.0M

Cost of Sales

£148.1M

Admin Expenses

£28.9M

Profit After Tax

£1.0M

485avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£87k
Dividends paid£421k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£21.1M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£11.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20251.06

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.