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R. Mcgowan Limited

02132223

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

HATFIELD REGIS GRANGE FARM, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, CM22 7JZ
Incorporated 18/05/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 15/02/2026

Due 01/03/2027

On track

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

Officers

Robert Mcgowan

director · Since 15/07/1992

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 1 other board

Elaine Craig Mcgowan

secretary · Since 01/02/1995

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

R. Mcgowan Holdings Ltd

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

Hatfield Regis Grange Farm, Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7JZ

Reg: 16903932 · Companies House Of England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 22/01/2026

Former PSCs

Mr Robert Mcgowan

Ceased 22/01/2026

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/04/2011Registered 28/04/2011
charge
satisfied

ROBERT MCGOWAN AND ELAINE CRAIG MCGOWAN

Created 24/04/2009Registered 30/04/2009Satisfied 28/04/2011

CompanyRankvs 147+ SIC 01110 peers
75

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees82th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.78× · 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 strength23/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees12/15 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 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£7.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£565k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£606k

Fixed Assets

£6.4M

Debtors

£809k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.78+£365k
20231.77+£354k
20224.70+£337k
20217.90+£207k
20205.46+£1.5M
20184.28—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.