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Ball Horticultural Europe Limited

00722735

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

MILTON ROAD,, NR. BANBURY,, OX17 3EY
Incorporated 01/05/1962

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

group

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 01/01/2026

Due 15/01/2027

On track

Industry

70100
Activities of head offices

Officers

Anna Caroline Ball

director · Since 05/06/2001

DIRECTOR

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 77

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Alexander James Shepherd

director · Since 16/01/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Alexander James Shepherd

secretary · Since 18/04/2024

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Alan John Rouse

director · Since 01/01/2025

PRESIDENT

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 54

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ball Horticultural Company

75–100% shares

622, Town Road, West Chicago 60185

Reg: 58442046 · Usa · Company

Notified 01/06/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

DAVID EDWARD FINDON

Created 07/01/2016Registered 27/01/2016

CompanyRankvs 599+ SIC 70100 peers
66

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.73× · 16/20
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.

Liquidity16/20 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

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent 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 concer

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£43.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£29.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£6.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£7.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.9M

Current Liabilities

£4.6M

Fixed Assets

£3.0M

Debtors

£5.5M

Cost of Sales

£29.3M

Admin Expenses

£10.5M

Profit After Tax

£4.5M

278avg. employees+278

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£2.1M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£8.3M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£10.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.73+£4.5M
202424.11

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.