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Knights Foods Limited

03564732

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

7 THE CLOSE, NORWICH, NR1 4DJ
Incorporated 15/05/1998

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01500
Mixed farming

Officers

Mr Paul William Knights

director · Since 13/06/2014

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul William Knights

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 60

7, The Close, Norwich, NR1 4DJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 1999+ SIC 01500 peers
51

Financial strength6th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees57th percentile among SIC peers · 9/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.8× · 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 strength2/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees9/15 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 30/06/2025

Net Worth

-£91k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£256

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£873k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£182k

Fixed Assets

£3.2M

Debtors

£1.1M

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.0M
Signed by 
 
 Approved by the board on 29 April 2026

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.80-£353k
20242.22+£53k
20230.72-£147k
20220.06-£132k
20212.36-£89k
20202.14-£58k
20192.16+£145k
20180.79—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.