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Hunt’S Food Group Ltd

01194446

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Private Limited Company
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Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

LUDBOURNE ROAD, DORSET, DT9 3NJ
Incorporated 19/12/1974

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46390
Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco

Officers

Mr Melvyn Dennis Norris

secretary · Since 01/02/1997

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 12 other boards

Mr Melvyn Dennis Norris

director · Since 14/05/1999

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 12 other boards

Mr Richard Charles Ian Hunt

director · Since 01/05/2004

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 16 other boards

Mr Thomas Ian John Hunt

director · Since 14/11/2014

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Mr William George Vincent

director · Since 10/10/2023

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 37

Also on 8 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Hunts Foodservice Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

Hunts Foodservice Ltd, Ludbourne Road, Sherborne, DT9 3NJ

Reg: 13245474 · England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 30/06/2021

Former PSCs

Mrs Sybil Evelyn Hunt

Ceased 30/06/2021

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CompanyRankvs 292+ SIC 46390 peers
63

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees81th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.88× · 16/20
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.

Employees12/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£25.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£17.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£36.9M

Current Liabilities

£19.6M

Fixed Assets

£13.4M

Debtors

£28.0M

Cost of Sales

£79.9M

Admin Expenses

£30.4M

Profit After Tax

£983k

5avg. employees-596

Tax at Year End(2024)

Dividends paid£150k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£14.4M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£114k
Assets less current liabilities£30.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.88+£1.3M
20241.88—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.