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Groundhog (U.K) Limited

02726554

active
Private Limited Company
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

YNYSGERWN AVENUE, NEATH, SA10 8HH
Incorporated 26/06/1992

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25110
Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures

Officers

Mr Gordon Paul Ratcliffe

director · Since 13/07/1992

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Gordon Paul Ratcliffe

secretary · Since 15/11/1995

BRITISH · WALES · Age 67

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Lesley Jeannette Ratcliffe

director · Since 23/09/2010

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Ryan Ratcliffe

director · Since 02/02/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 32

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Peter Cooper

director · Since 02/02/2019

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 60

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Ben Quirk

director · Since 30/09/2025

FINANCE DIRECTOR

WELSH · WALES · Age 30

Mr Llyr Wyn Hopkins

director · Since 30/09/2025

DIRECTOR

WELSH · WALES · Age 45

Persons with Significant Control

Groundhog (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Ynysygerwn Avenue, Aberdulais, Neath, SA10 8HH

Reg: 08038733 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

THE WELSH MINISTERS

Created 21/08/2008Registered 23/08/2008
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 14/09/2007Registered 19/09/2007Satisfied 15/11/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/07/2001Registered 26/07/2001Satisfied 15/11/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/02/1994Registered 22/02/1994Satisfied 15/11/2012

CompanyRankvs 485+ SIC 25110 peers
69

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees26th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.91× · 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.

Employees4/15 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£15.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£292k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£4.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£8.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£10.8M

Current Liabilities

£1.8M

Fixed Assets

£7.3M

Debtors

£9.2M

Admin Expenses

£2.5M

Profit After Tax

£2.8M

1avg. employees-92

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£238k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.0M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£16.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20245.91+£2.8M
20236.90+£1.4M
20223.93+£2.5M
20212.93

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.