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A.B. Chemists Ltd

03792193

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

THE CLOCK PHARMACY 1 GAYTON ROAD, KING'S LYNN, PE30 4EA
Incorporated 15/06/1999

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47730
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores

Officers

Claire Ampomah

secretary · Since 15/06/1999

BRITISH

Mr Benjamin Ampomah

director · Since 15/06/1999

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ben Amp Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

2nd Floor, Grove House, Harrow, HA1 3AW

Reg: 08162051 · England · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/01/2014Registered 01/02/2014
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/10/2013Registered 24/10/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/05/2000Registered 16/05/2000Satisfied 06/11/2013
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 29/03/2000Registered 06/04/2000Satisfied 06/11/2013
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/10/1999Registered 01/11/1999Satisfied 15/09/2000
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/08/1999Registered 26/08/1999Satisfied 15/09/2000

CompanyRankvs 129+ SIC 47730 peers
77

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.05× · 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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 30/11/2024

Net Worth

£973k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£377k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£950k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.9M

Current Liabilities

£905k

Fixed Assets

£37k

Debtors

£1.3M

29avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£987k

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.05+£81k
20232.00-£123k
20222.24+£48k
20212.27+£142k
20202.12-£107k
20192.88-£21k
20182.91—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.