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Ensign Bus Company Limited

02656574

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

THE RIFLE RANGE JULIETTE CLOSE, AVELEY SOUTH OCKENDON, RM15 4YF
Incorporated 23/10/1991

Compliance

Last accounts

29/03/2025

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/01/2026

Due 17/01/2027

On track

Industry

49390
Other passenger land transport

Officers

David John Mark Blizzard

secretary · Since 09/03/2023

Andrew Simon Jarvis

director · Since 09/03/2023

British

James Robert Mcinnes

director · Since 31/03/2025

British

Garry James Nicholass

director · Since 19/04/2023

British

Former

Brian Edward Longley

secretary · Resigned 31/10/2016

Louise Amy Pirie

secretary · Resigned 09/03/2023

Christopher John Quinsee

secretary · Resigned 23/02/1999

Colin Brown

director · Resigned 31/03/2025

Roger Frederick Jackson

director · Resigned 09/03/2023

Brian Edward Longley

director · Resigned 31/10/2016

Piers Darryl St John Marlow

director · Resigned 31/03/2025

Peter Ivor Newman

director · Resigned 09/03/2023

Ross Christopher Newman

director · Resigned 09/03/2023

Stephen Philip Newman

director · Resigned 09/03/2023

Christopher John Quinsee

director · Resigned 23/02/1999

Geoffrey Wilcox

director · Resigned 08/08/2002

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 49390 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.42× · 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 25/03/2023

Turnover

£32.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£24.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£3.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£8.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.6M

Current Liabilities

£2.6M

Fixed Assets

£18.5M

Debtors

£9.5M

Cost of Sales

£26.4M

Gross Profit

£5.9M

Admin Expenses

£2.9M

Operating Profit

£3.6M

Profit After Tax

£3.0M

204avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£399k
Dividends paid£12.3M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£10.3M
NI contributions£116k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£27.4M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20234.42

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.