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E.A. Reed & Sons Limited

02060087

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

8 BELMONT ROAD, WIRRAL, CH48 5EZ
Incorporated 01/10/1986

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Graham Stuart Reed

director · Since 30/10/1990

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 1 other board

Mr Peter Roy Reed

director · Since 30/10/1990

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Mr Graham Stuart Reed

secretary · Since 29/11/2020

Also on 1 other board

Mr James Richard Reed

director · Since 01/05/2024

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 40

Mr Robert Jack Reed

director · Since 01/05/2024

BUILDING CONTRACTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 32

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Peter Roy Reed

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 70

8, Belmont Road, Wirral, CH48 5EZ

Notified 30/10/2016

Mr Graham Stuart Reed

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 73

8, Belmont Road, Wirral, CH48 5EZ

Notified 30/10/2016

Mr James Richard Reed

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 40

8, Belmont Road, Wirral, CH48 5EZ

Notified 19/07/2024

Former PSCs

Mr David Eric Reed

Ceased 29/11/2020

Charges4 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 67+ SIC 01500 peers
78

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.16× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£4.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.5M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£956k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.8M

Current Liabilities

£822k

Fixed Assets

£3.8M

Debtors

£212k

11avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£4.7M
Signed by 2024-05-01Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.16+£0
20252.16+£130k
20241.84+£304k
20231.54+£393k
20221.34+£397k
20210.81+£233k
20200.78+£182k
20190.77+£167k
20180.78—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.