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Ablebox Limited

02547129

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 9 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

UNIT 6, SHERBORNE, DT9 4JW
Incorporated 09/10/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/10/2025

Due 17/10/2026

On track

Industry

17211
Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard, sacks and bags

Officers

Mr Anthony Brian Lloyd

director · Since 09/10/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Mr Samuel Peter Ainsworth B Eng Hons Msc

director · Since 01/04/2010

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Mr Jack Anthony Cockburn Lloyd

director · Since 14/07/2011

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Mr Thomas Robert Cockburn Lloyd

director · Since 15/05/2013

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Mr Sam Sherman

director · Since 01/03/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Anthony Brian Lloyd

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 63

Unit 6, Coldharbour Business Park, Sherborne, DT9 4JW

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Jack Anthony Cockburn Lloyd

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 38

Unit 6, Coldharbour Business Park, Sherborne, DT9 4JW

Notified 05/11/2020

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CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 17211 peers
62

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.2× · 12/20
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.

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

Outstanding charges: -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 original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect t

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Turnover

£17.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£9.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£3.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£956k

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.8M

Current Liabilities

£4.8M

Fixed Assets

£16.1M

Debtors

£3.7M

Cost of Sales

£11.6M

Gross Profit

£6.1M

Admin Expenses

£2.6M

Profit After Tax

£2.2M

90avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£1.2M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.9M
NI contributions£435k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£334k
Assets less current liabilities£17.0M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.20+£1.0M
20241.31+£1.7M
20231.18+£822k
20221.16+£457k
20211.23+£997k
20200.93+£99k
20191.24

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.