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James Kemball Limited

01146764

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
85 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

FELIXSTOWE MEGA DISTRIBUTION CENTRE, FELIXSTOWE, IP11 4BA
Incorporated 21/11/1973

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/09/2025

Due 19/09/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Nicholas Kevin Brooks

secretary · Since 31/07/2019

Mr Iain Robert Liddell

director · Since 21/09/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 72 other boards

Mr Gary Anthony Cobbing

director · Since 23/01/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Gordon Mccormick

director · Since 23/01/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Uniserve Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

Upminster Court, Hall Lane, Upminster, RM14 1AL

Reg: 02234562 · England & Wales · Limited Liability Company

Notified 22/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 46+ SIC 49410 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.81× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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

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 director with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£43.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£52.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£20.6M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£3.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£48.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£58.9M

Current Liabilities

£10.1M

Fixed Assets

£5.7M

Debtors

£38.1M

Cost of Sales

£32.2M

Gross Profit

£11.0M

Admin Expenses

£8.3M

Operating Profit

£2.7M

Profit After Tax

£2.4M

129avg. employees+8

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£2.1M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.7M
NI contributions£603k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£54.4M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20245.81+£2.4M
20233.27+£3.8M
20221.94+£23.0M
20211.45+£34.2M
20200.15

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.