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Discount Builders Merchants Limited

02281764

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

46-54 HIGH STREET, INGATESTONE, CM4 9DW
Incorporated 28/07/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/11/2025

Due 14/12/2026

On track

Industry

47190
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores

Officers

Gary William Knowlden

director · Since 30/11/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Miss Nicola Knowlden

secretary · Since 02/12/2011

Persons with Significant Control

Gary William Knowlden

25–50% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 63

113, Lake Avenue, Rainham, RM13 9SQ

Notified 06/04/2016

Miss Nicola Knowlden

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

46-54, High Street, Ingatestone, CM4 9DW

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 29/12/1997Registered 13/01/1998Satisfied 26/10/2011
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 22/12/1997Registered 03/01/1998Satisfied 26/10/2011

CompanyRankvs 134+ SIC 47190 peers
89

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 13.33× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.0M

Current Liabilities

£222k

Fixed Assets

£205k

Debtors

£859k

10avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£19k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.9M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202413.33-£62k
202316.08+£8k
202218.14+£113k
20206.66-£27k
20186.10+£889k
20175.03

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.