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J. F. M. Plant Hire Limited

02921579

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

GOWRAN HOUSE 56 BROAD STREET, BRISTOL, BS37 6AG
Incorporated 22/04/1994

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

77320
Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment

Officers

Mr Christopher Daniel Bown

director · Since 29/06/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Joanne Bown

director · Since 29/06/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Steven Andrew Nicholas Paxton

director · Since 29/06/2022

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

School House Holdings Limited

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

1 Beauchamp Court, 10 Victors Way, Barnet, EN5 5TZ

Reg: 13104466 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 29/06/2022

Former PSCs

Mr John Francis Mee

Ceased 29/06/2022

Mrs Patricia Mee

Ceased 29/06/2022

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

PRAETURA COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 29/06/2022Registered 30/06/2022
Charge
outstanding

PRAETURA COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED

Created 29/06/2022Registered 30/06/2022
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 10/12/2008Registered 12/12/2008Satisfied 16/02/2022
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 07/12/2001Registered 27/09/2007Satisfied 18/12/2018
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 04/10/2006Registered 07/10/2006Satisfied 18/12/2018

CompanyRankvs 101+ SIC 77320 peers
75

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees71th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 7.26× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding 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.

Employees11/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£4.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£87k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£3.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.2M

Current Liabilities

£576k

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£4.1M

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End

VAT£19k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.0M
Signed by Mr S A Paxton 16 December 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20257.26+£4k£379k
202413.32-£267k—
202311.35+£919k—
20227.30+£703k—
20215.30+£530k—
20203.33+£509k—
20191.26——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.