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Ferns Surfacing Limited

03193093

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

TUTSHAM FARM, MAIDSTONE, ME15 0NE
Incorporated 01/05/1996

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2025

full

Next accounts due

28/02/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 02/11/2025

Due 16/11/2026

On track

Industry

42110
Construction of roads and motorways
42220
Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications
42990
Construction of other civil engineering projects

Officers

Mr Ian David Fern

director · Since 07/05/1996

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 17 other boards

Mr Antony William Frederick Butcher

director · Since 16/08/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Mr Harry David Fern

director · Since 26/04/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 29

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ferns Group Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Tutsham, Farm, Maidstone, ME15 0NE

Reg: 09415041 · Register Of Companies · Limited Company

Notified 10/12/2019

Former PSCs

Mr Ian David Fern

Ceased 10/12/2019

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CompanyRankvs 545+ SIC 42110 peers
51

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees27th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.5× · 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 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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£18.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£266k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£20.4M

Current Liabilities

£13.6M

Fixed Assets

£17.6M

Debtors

£20.0M

Cost of Sales

£63.4M

Admin Expenses

£11.5M

Profit After Tax

£1.1M

1avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£99k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.2M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£2.2M
Assets less current liabilities£24.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.50+£0
20251.50+£932k
20241.39+£672k
20231.50+£5.6M
20201.70+£5.9M
20181.37

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.