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W.R. Davies Limited

02700130

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

W.R.DAVIES, LLANDUDNO JUNCTION, LL31 9BA
Incorporated 25/03/1992

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

45111
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
45320
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories

Officers

Mr Jonathan Rees Davies

director · Since 31/12/1996

SALES MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Douglas James Conway

director · Since 17/09/2013

REGIONAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Craig John Donald Taylor

director · Since 01/12/2018

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Craig John Donald Taylor

secretary · Since 14/07/2025

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Patrick Brian Weilds

director · Since 16/09/2025

CAR DEALERSHIP MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

W.R.Davies (Motors) Ltd

75–100% shares

Haughmond View, Shrewsbury Business Park, Shrewsbury, SY2 6LG

Reg: 347316 · Companies House · Private Limited Compay

Notified 09/01/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Jonathan Rees Davies

Ceased 09/01/2024

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CompanyRankvs 293+ SIC 45111 peers
60

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.16× · 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 strength24/25 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.

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 financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£48.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.6M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£704k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£987k

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.2M

Current Liabilities

£6.2M

Fixed Assets

£3.3M

Debtors

£1.6M

Cost of Sales

£45.8M

Gross Profit

£2.8M

Admin Expenses

£2.0M

Operating Profit

£837k

Profit After Tax

£516k

73avg. employees+6

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£73k
Dividends paid£350k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.1M
NI contributions£293k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.3M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.16+£166k
20231.11+£626k
20221.11+£497k
20211.01+£381k
20200.92+£332k
20190.84—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.