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D.B. Ramsden & Company Limited

00694043

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

ADAM SMITH STREET, GRIMSBY, DN31 1SJ
Incorporated 31/05/1961

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/07/2025

Due 04/08/2026

On track

Industry

46390
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

Officers

Louisa Jane Metcalf

secretary · Since 01/08/1994

BRITISH · Age 52

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Nicholas Ronald Ramsden

director · Since 17/02/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

D B Ramsden Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

D.B. Ramsden Holdings Limited, Adam Smith Street, Grimsby, DN31 1SJ

Notified 30/10/2020

Former PSCs

Ramsden Holdings Limited

Ceased 30/10/2020

Charges2 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 46390 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.18× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -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

Outstanding charges: -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 director with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Turnover

£59.4M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£7.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£508k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£7.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£13.0M

Current Liabilities

£6.0M

Fixed Assets

£645k

Debtors

£8.9M

Cost of Sales

£53.2M

Gross Profit

£6.3M

Admin Expenses

£5.2M

Operating Profit

£1.3M

Profit After Tax

£1.0M

118avg. employees-17

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£268k
Dividends paid£455k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.4M
NI contributions£278k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£290k
Assets less current liabilities£7.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.18+£577k
20242.00

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.