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John R. Ford And Sons (Shefford) Limited

00915114

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

11 AMPTHILL ROAD, BEDS, SG17 5BE
Incorporated 11/09/1967

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/07/2026

Due 21/07/2027

On track

Industry

45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles

Officers

Mrs Brenda Joy Ford

secretary · Since 11/07/1991

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCE DIR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 88

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Brenda Joy Ford

director · Since 11/07/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 88

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Richard William Ford

director · Since 11/07/1991

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Steven John Ford

director · Since 22/06/1993

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

John R.Ford & Sons Limited

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

11, Ampthill Road, Shefford, SG17 5BE

Reg: 0768397 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 21+ SIC 45112 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.94× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£2.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£579k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.9M

Current Liabilities

£741k

Fixed Assets

£221k

Debtors

£1.6M

51avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£63k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.4M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.94+£141k
20243.43+£293k
20233.10—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.