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James Kent (Ceramic Materials) Limited

01484469

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

FOUNTAIN STREET, ST4 2HB
Incorporated 11/03/1980

Compliance

Last accounts

04/01/2026

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/10/2025

Due 20/10/2026

On track

Industry

23440
Manufacture of other technical ceramic products

Officers

Mr John Michael Arthur Fendek

secretary · Since 01/10/1993

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Also on 21 other boards

Mr John Michael Arthur Fendek

director · Since 01/10/1993

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 76

Also on 21 other boards

Mr Michael Kenneth Jones

director · Since 31/01/1997

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 6 other boards

Mrs Margaret Jones

director · Since 22/09/1999

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Alaine Fendek

director · Since 22/09/1999

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 75

Also on 6 other boards

Mrs Dawn Hilary Mayer

director · Since 22/09/1999

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Simon Peter Nash

director · Since 01/01/2014

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

James Kent Consolidated Limited

75–100% shares

-, Fountain Street, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 2HB

Reg: 07052616 · England · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges6 outstanding

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Created 18/08/2010Registered 20/08/2010
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charge
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Created 16/03/2000Registered 21/03/2000Satisfied 21/12/2010
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outstanding

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Created 03/09/1993Registered 17/09/1993
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 24/07/1987Registered 06/08/1987Satisfied 20/11/1990

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 23440 peers
75

Financial strength82th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.99× · 20/20
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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 04/01/2026

Net Worth

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£74k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£566k

Fixed Assets

£68k

Debtors

£767k

47avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20262.99-£22k
20241.89

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.