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A. F. Machinery Limited

02561921

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

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

THE ESTATE OFFICE LARKSHALL, THETFORD, IP24 1QY
Incorporated 23/11/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/10/2025

Due 06/11/2026

On track

Industry

01610
Support activities for crop production

Officers

Richard Symon Abrey

secretary

British

Christopher Peter Abrey

director

British

Giles Matthew Richard Abrey

director · Since 22/05/2015

British

Matthew Robert Abrey

director · Since 22/05/2015

British

Richard Symon Abrey

director

British

Robert Abrey

director

British

Thomas Russell William Abrey

director · Since 22/05/2015

British

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 01610 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.95× · 20/20
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.

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

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 31/03/2025

Turnover

£16.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£29.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£328k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£8.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£17.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£20.3M

Current Liabilities

£2.9M

Fixed Assets

£16.4M

Debtors

£19.4M

Cost of Sales

£9.2M

Gross Profit

£7.3M

Admin Expenses

£971k

Operating Profit

£8.3M

Profit After Tax

£6.2M

91avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£726k
Dividends paid-£12k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.5M
NI contributions£338k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£560k
Assets less current liabilities£33.8M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20256.95+£6.2M
20244.35

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.