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Ward Bros Plant Hire Limited

01006015

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

THISTLE ROAD LITTLEBURN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, COUNTY DURHAM, DH7 8HJ
Incorporated 26/03/1971

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/12/2025

Due 11/01/2027

On track

Industry

38320
Recovery of sorted materials
43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Mr Angus Moffat Ward

director · Since 14/04/1971

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 85

Also on 4 other boards

Mr John Stewart Ward

director · Since 14/04/1971

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 8 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Stewart Ward Holdings Limited

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

Thistle Road, Littleburn Industrial Estate, County Durham, DH7 8HJ

Reg: 16182990 · Companies House · Limited

Notified 01/05/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Angus Moffat Ward

Ceased 01/05/2025

Mr John Stewart Ward

Ceased 01/05/2025

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CompanyRankvs 12+ SIC 38320 peers
79

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.98× · 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 strength24/25 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£6.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£545k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.9M

Current Liabilities

£988k

Fixed Assets

£6.2M

Debtors

£2.3M

43avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£199k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£18k
Assets less current liabilities£8.1M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.98+£1.3M
20242.20+£926k
20231.93—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.