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A. Picton & Sons (Haydock) Limited

00840320

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

HIGHFIELD FARM WATERWORKS LANE, WARRINGTON, WA2 8TB
Incorporated 09/03/1965

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Deryck Norman Picton

director · Since 27/04/1995

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Esther Louise Irwin

director · Since 01/07/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 44

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Joanne Picton-Barlow

director · Since 01/07/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Mrs Esther Louise Irwin

secretary · Since 05/04/2023

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Deryck Norman Picton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 71

Highfield Farm, Waterworks Lane, Nr Warrington, WA2 8TB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Patricia Mary Winifred Picton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 72

Highfield Farm, Waterworks Lane, Warrington, WA2 8TB

Notified 14/12/2016

CompanyRankvs 3797+ SIC 01500 peers
32

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.09× · 2/20
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 strength1/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees9/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 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

the directors are aware of certain material uncertainties which may cause doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern. The directors will continue to support the business using their own funds. 1.3 Turnover Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods provided in the

Key FinancialsYear ending 05/04/2025

Net Worth

-£299k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£13k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£387k

Working capital

Current Assets

£39k

Current Liabilities

£427k

Fixed Assets

£192k

Debtors

£9k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£195k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.09-£72k
20240.13-£30k
20230.16-£51k
20220.25-£20k
20210.26-£31k
20200.24-£11k
20190.12+£6k
20180.13—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.