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Firow Limited

01638922

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

FIROW HOUSE, SANDIWAY, CW8 2ES
Incorporated 28/05/1982

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

77120
Renting and leasing of trucks

Officers

Andrew Bromley

director · Since 31/10/1991

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Mr Paul Anthony Rowley

director · Since 31/10/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 1 other board

Andrew Bromley

secretary · Since 01/01/2003

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Andrew John Rowley

director · Since 02/01/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Mark Rowley

director · Since 02/01/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 1 other board

Gary Steven Unsworth

director · Since 02/01/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul Anthony Rowley

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 72

Firow House, Sandiway, CW8 2ES

Notified 31/10/2016

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CompanyRankvs 52+ SIC 77120 peers
66

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.87× · 16/20
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.

Employees15/15 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.

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

performed, 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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/07/2025

Turnover

£14.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£18.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£12.8M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£14.8M

Current Liabilities

£7.9M

Fixed Assets

£23.6M

Debtors

£1.9M

Cost of Sales

£4.9M

Gross Profit

£9.7M

Admin Expenses

£6.6M

Operating Profit

£3.1M

Profit After Tax

£2.1M

51avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£561k
Dividends paid£320k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.8M
NI contributions£80k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£30.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.87+£1.8M
20241.47+£1.5M
20231.17

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.