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Gentian (Norwich) Limited

04158417

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

146 NEW LONDON ROAD, CHELMSFORD, CM2 0AW
Incorporated 12/02/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr. Stewart Alan Beadell

director · Since 14/02/2001

CHARTERED SURVEYOR

BRITISH · SPAIN · Age 83

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Nicholas Kethro Ekins

director · Since 14/02/2001

CHARTERED SURVEYOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 48 other boards

Mr. Roger Edmonston

director · Since 22/02/2002

CHARTERED SURVEYOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 82

Also on 8 other boards

Mr. Roger Edmonston

secretary · Since 03/01/2012

Also on 8 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Gentian Healthcare Developments Limited

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

146, New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AW

Reg: 4158560 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 28/04/2016

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 63330+ SIC 68209 peers
50

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.49× · 2/20
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£6.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£553k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£2.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.2M

Current Liabilities

£4.4M

Fixed Assets

£10.8M

Debtors

£1.6M

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£164k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£8.6M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2023 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.49-£1.3M
20240.39-£574k
20230.37—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.