Ensign Bus Company Limited
02656574
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
29/03/2025
audit exemption subsidiary
Next accounts due
31/12/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 03/01/2026
Due 17/01/2027
Industry
Officers
secretary · Since 09/03/2023
director · Since 09/03/2023
COMPANY DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51
Also on 80 other boards
director · Since 19/04/2023
COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49
director · Since 31/03/2025
ACCOUNTANT
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 42
Also on 51 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Firstbus Holdings Limited
8th Floor, The Point, London, W2 1AF
Reg: 03261587 · Companies House · Limited By Shares
Notified 09/03/2023
Former PSCs
Mr Peter Ivor Newman
Ceased 30/09/2021
Ensign Bus Company (Holdings) Limited
Ceased 09/03/2023
Charges0 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 49390 peers80
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
Tax at Year End
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.42 | -£9.3M |
| 2021 | 9.24 | +£3.8M |
| 2020 | 5.83 | +£5.5M |
| 2019 | 4.04 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.