Ben Smith & Sons(Wantage)Limited
00600903
Healthy
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/03/2025
medium
Next accounts due
31/12/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 16/12/2025
Due 30/12/2026
Industry
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 peers80
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
Tax at Year End
Director Loans
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit | Est. Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.38 | +£219k | — |
| 2024 | 8.48 | +£1.6M | £453k |
| 2022 | 10.06 | — | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.