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J. Fisher & Sons Limited

01856028

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
85 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

UNIT 10,CHANTERS IND EST, ATHERTON, M46 9BP
Incorporated 16/10/1984

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2024

medium

Next accounts due

31/05/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Colin Martin Fisher

director · Since 31/03/2006

British

Gareth Edward Fisher

director · Since 31/03/2006

British

Peter James Fisher

director · Since 31/03/2006

British

John Joseph Flood

director · Since 24/06/2025

British

Paul Robert Fox

director · Since 24/06/2025

British

Barry Paul Hope

director · Since 24/06/2025

British

Andrew Vaughan Swinnerton

director · Since 24/06/2025

British

Former

Philomena Fisher

secretary · Resigned 24/06/2025

James Fisher

director · Resigned 24/06/2025

Philomena Fisher

director · Resigned 24/06/2025

CompanyRankvs 17990+ SIC 49410 peers
72

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.46× · 12/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2024

Turnover

£11.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£437k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£905k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.2M

Current Liabilities

£2.9M

Fixed Assets

£5.9M

Debtors

£3.1M

Cost of Sales

£8.0M

Gross Profit

£3.3M

Admin Expenses

£2.3M

Operating Profit

£1.1M

Profit After Tax

£663k

75avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£353k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£400k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.4M
NI contributions£379k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.3M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2023 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20241.46

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.