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Kenson Highways Limited

01314691

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

THE GRANARY, MAIDSTONE, ME16 9NT
Incorporated 24/05/1977

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/10/2025

Due 28/10/2026

On track

Industry

42110
Construction of roads and motorways

Officers

Mr Paul John Yabsley

director · Since 23/03/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Christopher Harold Yabsley

director · Since 30/04/2010

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Also on 1 other board

Mr Jonathan Rees Yabsley

director · Since 30/04/2010

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 42

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Mark Paul Yabsley

director · Since 30/04/2010

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 35

Also on 1 other board

Mr Paul John Yabsley

secretary · Since 26/06/2015

Also on 5 other boards

Mr David Jonathan Shelley

director · Since 01/01/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 40

Persons with Significant Control

Yabsley Holdings Limited

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-firm
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-firm

The Granary, Hermitage Court, Maidstone, ME16 9NT

Reg: 05233380 · England · Limited

Notified 01/06/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/04/2009Registered 30/04/2009
charge
satisfied

BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 15/04/2008Registered 17/04/2008Satisfied 23/04/2009
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 20/11/2007Registered 24/11/2007Satisfied 03/04/2008
charge
outstanding

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 07/12/2004Registered 15/12/2004
charge
satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

Created 13/02/1997Registered 26/02/1997Satisfied 15/12/2004
charge
satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 30/12/1996Registered 08/01/1997Satisfied 05/03/2004
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/11/1990Registered 12/11/1990Satisfied 15/02/1997
charge
satisfied

NORWICH GENERAL TRUST LIMITED

Created 09/03/1987Registered 19/03/1987Satisfied 05/03/2004
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/02/1983Registered 10/02/1983Satisfied 05/03/2004
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 04/02/1982Registered 19/02/1982Satisfied 05/03/2004
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/01/1982Registered 27/01/1982Satisfied 05/03/2004
charge
satisfied

NORWICH GENERAL TRUST LTD

Created 08/12/1981Registered 14/12/1981Satisfied 05/03/2004
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/11/1979Registered 29/11/1979Satisfied 05/03/2004

CompanyRankvs 542+ SIC 42110 peers
55

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees27th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.95× · 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.

Employees4/15 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

£6.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£12.4M

Current Liabilities

£6.3M

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£7.7M

Admin Expenses

£2.7M

Profit After Tax

£1.5M

1avg. employees-129

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£409k
Dividends paid£650k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£16.9M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1
Bank loans & overdrafts£375k
Assets less current liabilities£7.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.95+£856k
20241.92+£1.4M
20231.96+£725k
20222.21+£422k
20212.14+£182k
20202.08—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.