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D.K.W. Cox & Co. Limited

01070149

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

PRESTON FARM, DEVON, EX6 6PR
Incorporated 06/09/1972

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Timothy Michael Wilton Cox

director · Since 18/12/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Timothy Michael Wilton Cox

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

Preston Farm, Drewsteignton, EX6 6PR

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 08/08/2011Registered 10/08/2011
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 07/04/1992Registered 11/04/1992Satisfied 07/06/2012

CompanyRankvs 348+ SIC 01500 peers
71

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.3× · 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 strength22/25 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.

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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£1.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.2M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£188k

Fixed Assets

£411k

Debtors

£46k

2avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2018)

Corp tax£6k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£1.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20257.30-£28k
20248.30-£150k
202310.19-£68k
202210.47+£46k
202114.48+£24k
20208.54+£379k
20194.67+£915k
20182.63—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.