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A.E.Ward & Son Limited

00607011

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

167 TURNERS HILL, CHESHUNT, EN8 9BH
Incorporated 26/06/1958

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46499
46499

Officers

Mr Michael Ian Ward

director · Since 11/01/1991

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Thomas Richard Ward Bsc Economica

director · Since 01/12/1999

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Mrs Hannah Katherine Ward

director · Since 01/04/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 1 other board

Mr John Charles Edward Ward

director · Since 01/04/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 2 other boards

Mr John Charles Edward Ward

secretary · Since 01/07/2014

Also on 2 other boards

Former

Judith Marea Ward

director · Resigned 01/01/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael Ian Ward

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 78

167, Turners Hill, Cheshunt, EN8 9BH

Notified 30/06/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 36+ SIC 46499 peers
79

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.55× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£3.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£399k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.2M

Current Liabilities

£1.6M

Fixed Assets

£936k

Debtors

£2.5M

38avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.55+£0
20252.55+£192k
20242.52+£226k
20232.26—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.