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A.J. Shorten Limited

01517079

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

HAULAGE YARD LUDHAM ROAD, GREAT YARMOUTH, NR29 5PY
Incorporated 12/09/1980

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01610
Support activities for crop production
01630
Post-harvest crop activities
49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Ajay Benjamin Shorten

director · Since 29/05/2025

British

James Alan Shorten

director

British

Former

Alan James Shorten

secretary · Resigned 05/06/2025

Alan James Shorten

director · Resigned 12/02/2026

CompanyRankvs 8940+ SIC 01610 peers
66

Financial strength76th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees74th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.85× · 6/20
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 strength19/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£326k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£47k

Working capital

Current Assets

£260k

Current Liabilities

£306k

Fixed Assets

£806k

Debtors

£254k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£783
Assets less current liabilities£759k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.85+£0
20250.85+£66k
20240.74-£124k
20230.96—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.