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Forward Trucking Services Limited

04167837

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

6 OLD PARKBURY LANE, ST ALBANS, AL2 2DL
Incorporated 26/02/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/07/2025

Due 19/07/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Peter Andrew Samuel

director · Since 29/10/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Andrew Bull

director · Since 01/05/2025

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Fts Group Holdings Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Mackay House, 6 Old Parkbury Lane, St. Albans, AL2 2DL

Reg: 13555225 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 01/06/2022

Former PSCs

Mr George Mackay

Ceased 31/01/2018

Mr Stephen Mackay

Ceased 01/06/2022

Charges3 outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 1411+ SIC 49410 peers
66

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.76× · 16/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 going concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Turnover

£11.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£1.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£37k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£4k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.7M

Current Liabilities

£2.1M

Fixed Assets

£125k

Debtors

£3.7M

Cost of Sales

£10.5M

Gross Profit

£748k

Admin Expenses

£614k

Operating Profit

£134k

Profit After Tax

£8k

83avg. employees+8

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£150k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.0M
NI contributions£363k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.7M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.76-£448k
20222.14-£669k
20212.94

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.