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E.M. Key & Son Limited

01357228

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

GLEBE FARM, SLEAFORD, NG34 0BX
Incorporated 13/03/1978

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

Officers

Mr Fraser Mayfield Key

director · Since 15/06/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Fraser Mayfield Key

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

British · England · Age 59

Glebe Farm, Burton Pedwardine, Sleaford, NG34 0BX

Notified 09/05/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Philip Mayfield Key

Ceased 09/05/2020

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CompanyRankvs 2444+ SIC 01110 peers
40

Financial strength36th percentile among SIC peers · 9/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.36× · 2/20
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 strength9/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£283k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£15k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£972k

Working capital

Current Assets

£549k

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£2.2M

Debtors

£530k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.36-£178k
20240.27+£88k
20230.24-£130k
20220.11-£158k
20210.14-£189k
20200.16-£103k
20190.28-£126k
20180.21

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.