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David Austin Roses Limited

02701780

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

BOWLING GREEN LANE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV7 3HB
Incorporated 30/03/1992

Compliance

Last accounts

31/07/2024

medium

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/03/2026

Due 08/04/2027

On track

Industry

46220
Wholesale of flowers and plants
47760
Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores

Officers

Tim Smith

secretary · Since 01/07/2013

David Julian Charles Austin

director · Since 01/05/1996

British

James Henry Austin

director · Since 26/11/2025

British

Richard David Charles Austin

director · Since 01/06/2021

British

Sara Elizabeth Oldham

director · Since 01/09/2023

British

Tim Smith

director · Since 01/11/2023

British

Former

David Julian Charles Austin

secretary · Resigned 01/07/2013

Swift Incorporations Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 30/03/1992

Claire Rose Austin

director · Resigned 18/02/2009

David Charles Henshaw Austin

director · Resigned 18/12/2018

James Leonard Austin

director · Resigned 18/02/2009

Patricia Josephine Austin

director · Resigned 21/12/2007

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 46220 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3× · 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 31/07/2024

Turnover

£30.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£19.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£7.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£3.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£9.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£13.6M

Current Liabilities

£4.5M

Fixed Assets

£11.3M

Debtors

£2.2M

Cost of Sales

£15.3M

Gross Profit

£14.7M

Admin Expenses

£11.4M

Operating Profit

£3.3M

Profit After Tax

£2.3M

250avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£67k
Dividends paid£1.9M

Director Loans

Directors owe company£1k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£7.8M
NI contributions£769k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£20.3M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20243.00

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.