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A. Hammond & Sons Limited

00638989

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
85 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

WORTON HOUSE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 1DB
Incorporated 07/10/1959

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/10/2025

Due 26/10/2026

On track

Industry

41100
Development of building projects
41201
Construction of commercial buildings
41202
Construction of domestic buildings

Officers

Philip Lionel Hammond

secretary · Since 01/04/2007

British

Maxine Patricia Caldwell

director · Since 26/11/2021

British

Chris Eaton

director · Since 21/02/2017

British

Philip Lionel Hammond

director

British

Benjamin Hobley

director · Since 01/11/2003

British

Former

Percy Lionel Hammond

secretary · Resigned 30/07/2000

Vivien Joan Hammond

secretary · Resigned 31/03/2007

John Boulton

director · Resigned 30/09/1999

Andrew Mark Ethchingham

director · Resigned 28/09/2007

Percy Lionel Hammond

director · Resigned 08/09/2000

Robert John Pritchard

director · Resigned 28/03/2024

CompanyRankvs 200+ SIC 41100 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.3× · 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

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 were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Turnover

£15.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£6.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.4M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£550k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.8M

Current Liabilities

£2.5M

Fixed Assets

£3.1M

Debtors

£3.2M

Cost of Sales

£12.8M

Gross Profit

£2.1M

Admin Expenses

£1.7M

Profit After Tax

£412k

39avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£177k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.0M
NI contributions£224k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.4M
Signed by Class 1Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.30+£468k
20213.10

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.