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M.W. Beer & Co. Limited

01550742

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
83 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

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

Mr Martin Beer

director · Since 01/09/1999

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 3 other boards

Clifford Holmes

secretary · Since 31/08/2011

Also on 1 other board

Clifford Holmes

director · Since 01/05/2012

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Mr Hugh Wolley

director · Since 01/03/2020

NED

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 12 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

M W Beer Holdings Limited

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

Orbital House, 20 Eastern Road, Romford, RM1 3PJ

Reg: 03664867 · Companies House, Cardiff · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 202+ SIC 46900 peers
69

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 -10Outstanding charges -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

Outstanding charges: -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(2022)

Corp tax£0

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-£2.1M
20221.77+£11.7M
20211.79+£0
20201.28+£0
20181.65+£0
20171.91

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.