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Ben Smith & Sons(Wantage)Limited

00600903

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

MANOR ROAD FARM, WANTAGE, OX12 8NE
Incorporated 20/03/1958

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/12/2025

Due 30/12/2026

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming
45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles

Officers

William John Smith

secretary · Since 02/06/2023

Christopher Ian Bridle

director · Since 01/03/2012

British

Clifford Phillip Bridle

director · Since 01/03/2012

British

Angela Theresa Fowler

director · Since 01/03/2012

British

Helen Joanna Shepherd

director · Since 01/03/2012

English

Ben Smith

director · Since 01/03/2012

British

William John Smith

director · Since 01/03/2012

British

Former

Gilbert John Smith

secretary · Resigned 02/06/2023

Caroline Kate Bridle

director · Resigned 15/12/2025

Gilbert John Smith

director · Resigned 02/06/2023

Ben Smith(Ii)

director · Resigned 05/01/2011

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 01500 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.38× · 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 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.

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

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the entity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going conce

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£10.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£43.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£662k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£7.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£41.1M

Debtors

£979k

Cost of Sales

£6.6M

Gross Profit

£4.2M

Admin Expenses

£4.0M

Operating Profit

£299k

Profit After Tax

£727k

39avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£3k
Dividends paid-£90k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£9k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.6M
NI contributions£178k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£48.3M
Signed by Mrs H J Shepherd 30 October 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20257.38+£219k
20248.48+£1.6M£453k
202210.06

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.