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M.E. Duffell Limited

01087068

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 3 COMMERCE PARK, CROYDON, CR0 4YL
Incorporated 15/12/1972

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46740
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Mrs Karen Kuness

secretary · Since 14/11/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Karen Kuness

director · Since 14/11/1991

SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 1 other board

Patrick Kuness

director · Since 14/11/1991

MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Natasha Bartholomew

director · Since 01/11/2004

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Alexander Kuness

director · Since 09/06/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 46

James Craig Kuness

director · Since 09/06/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 43

Persons with Significant Control

Ms Natasha Bartholomew

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 52

Unit 3, Commerce Park, Croydon, CR0 4YL

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Alex Kuness

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 46

Unit 3, Commerce Park, Croydon, CR0 4YL

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr James Craig Kuness

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 43

Unit 3, Commerce Park, Croydon, CR0 4YL

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 10+ SIC 46740 peers
70

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.66× · 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 concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Turnover

£21.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£182k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.0M

Current Liabilities

£3.0M

Fixed Assets

£361k

Debtors

£4.6M

Cost of Sales

£15.6M

Gross Profit

£6.0M

Admin Expenses

£4.0M

Operating Profit

£2.0M

Profit After Tax

£1.5M

85avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£312k
Dividends paid-£500k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.0M
NI contributions£365k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£67k
Assets less current liabilities£5.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.66+£508k
20242.41

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.