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L. Houghton & Co. Limited

01476869

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

RJB HOUSE CATHERALLS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BUCKLEY, CH7 3PS
Incorporated 04/02/1980

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Philip Leonard Houghton

director · Since 26/11/1992

FABRICATOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Mrs Catherine Houghton

director · Since 01/12/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Persons with Significant Control

Philip Leonard Houghton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · Wales · Age 54

Rjb House, Catheralls Industrial Estate, Buckley, CH7 3PS

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Catherine Houghton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · Wales · Age 55

Rjb House, Catheralls Industrial Estate, Buckley, CH7 3PS

Notified 01/12/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 10527+ SIC 43999 peers
71

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees9th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.78× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees1/15 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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£1.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£169k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£194k

Working capital

Current Assets

£442k

Current Liabilities

£248k

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£13k

0avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£3k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.78-£45k
20242.20-£43k
20232.74-£58k
20224.06-£94k
20217.80-£152k
202019.67-£328
20199.42—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.