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M.W. Beer & Co. Limited

01550742

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

GARDEN HOUSE STUBBERS FARM MOUNTNESSING ROAD, INGATESTONE, CM4 0NX
Incorporated 13/03/1981

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/06/2025

Due 09/07/2026

On track

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade
52290
Other transportation support activities
64999
Other financial service activities

Officers

Clifford Holmes

secretary · Since 31/08/2011

Martin Beer

director · Since 01/09/1999

British

Clifford Holmes

director · Since 01/05/2012

British

Hugh Wolley

director · Since 01/03/2020

British

Former

Linda Beer

secretary · Resigned 11/08/1992

Grahame Leslie Poel

secretary · Resigned 31/08/2011

Linda Beer

director · Resigned 01/09/1999

Michael William Beer

director · Resigned 22/01/2020

Kurt Bunzli

director · Resigned 09/11/1992

Ian Campbell

director · Resigned 11/01/2019

Derek Alan Dixon

director · Resigned 16/05/2012

Michael Peter Fry

director · Resigned 31/08/2017

Grahame Leslie Poel

director · Resigned 01/05/2012

CompanyRankvs 2730+ SIC 46900 peers
79

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.25× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

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

Going concern doubt: -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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£3.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.8M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£54k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.6M

Current Liabilities

£2.5M

Fixed Assets

£870k

Debtors

£2.7M

Cost of Sales

£58.2M

Admin Expenses

£2.2M

Profit After Tax

-£214k

14avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2017)

Corp tax£254k
Dividends paid£100k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.3M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.25-£5.8M
20231.63+£9.7M
20171.91

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.