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Benton Bros (Transport) Limited

00617372

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

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

HIGH FERRY, BOSTON, PE22 0TB
Incorporated 23/12/1958

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/10/2025

Due 28/10/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road
52103
52103

Officers

Emma Benton

secretary · Since 01/01/2017

Emma Benton

director · Since 22/11/2016

British

Martin John Benton

director · Since 11/11/1996

British

Former

Barry Appleyard

secretary · Resigned 31/12/2016

Edward Victor Benton

secretary · Resigned 08/02/2001

Joanne Maxine Hutson

secretary · Resigned 23/06/2006

Andrew Bates

director · Resigned 30/06/2025

Edward Victor Benton

director · Resigned 08/02/2001

George Alexander Benton

director · Resigned 24/08/2004

Jean Benton

director · Resigned 28/06/2006

Jean Benton

director · Resigned 11/11/1996

Stephen William Benton

director · Resigned 23/06/2006

Thelma Jean Benton

director · Resigned 21/07/1995

William Henry Benton

director · Resigned 26/09/1998

Joanne Maxine Hutson

director · Resigned 23/06/2006

Jonathan Lilley

director · Resigned 30/06/2025

Lee Roper

director · Resigned 30/06/2025

CompanyRankvs 77550+ SIC 49410 peers
66

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.68× · 6/20
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.

Liquidity6/20 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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Turnover

£9.4M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£2.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£282k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£792k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£2.5M

Fixed Assets

£2.9M

Debtors

£1.6M

Cost of Sales

£8.5M

Gross Profit

£835k

Admin Expenses

£993k

Operating Profit

-£155k

Profit After Tax

-£282k

72avg. employees-21

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£23k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.7M
NI contributions£297k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.68-£1.2M
20221.40

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.