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L. Bennett & Son Limited

01030722

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

3 PRIME POINT, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 1HU
Incorporated 11/11/1971

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/09/2025

Due 05/10/2026

On track

Industry

45310
Wholesale trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories

Officers

Mr John Leonard Bennett

director · Since 24/05/1996

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mark Amos Bennett

director · Since 24/05/1996

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 3 other boards

Stewart Anthony King

director · Since 01/07/2010

SALES DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Anthony Leroy Herbert

director · Since 01/08/2025

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Persons with Significant Control

L Bennett & Son Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

3 Prime Point, Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1HU

Reg: 04805311 · England And Wales Companies Registry · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 45310 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.74× · 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 directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£52.7M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£18.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£215k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£6.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£16.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£26.3M

Current Liabilities

£9.6M

Fixed Assets

£5.6M

Debtors

£14.9M

Cost of Sales

£23.5M

Gross Profit

£29.2M

Admin Expenses

£23.0M

Operating Profit

£6.3M

Profit After Tax

£4.6M

367avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£604k
Dividends paid-£2.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£12.3M
NI contributions£1.1M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£162k
Assets less current liabilities£22.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.74+£2.6M
20232.82+£4.8M
20222.42+£4.5M
20211.78+£1.2M
20201.67+£1.7M
20191.44+£345k
20181.45

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.