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Foster Crane And Equipment Limited

04328070

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

UNIT 248 IKON TRADING ESTATE DROITWICH ROAD, KIDDERMINSTER, DY10 4EU
Incorporated 23/11/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/12/2025

Due 31/12/2026

On track

Industry

46630
Wholesale of mining, construction and civil engineering machinery

Officers

Michelle Louise Foster

director · Since 23/11/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Andrew Jonathon Foster

director · Since 28/06/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 59

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Michelle Louise Foster

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 53

Unit 248 Ikon Trading Estate, Droitwich Road, Kidderminster, DY10 4EU

Notified 06/04/2016

Andrew Jonathon Foster

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

Meryll House, 57 Worcester Road, Bromsgrove, B61 7DN

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/07/2015Registered 02/07/2015
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/07/2015Registered 01/07/2015
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 10/10/2008Registered 14/10/2008Satisfied 06/09/2023
charge
outstanding

DAVENHAM TRUST PLC · DAVENHAM TRUST PLC

Created 13/11/2006Registered 22/11/2006

CompanyRankvs 154+ SIC 46630 peers
50

Financial strength81th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.89× · 6/20
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 strength20/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£423k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£550k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£505k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£656k

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.3M

Current Liabilities

£5.9M

Fixed Assets

£1.7M

Debtors

£1.1M

Admin Expenses

£679k

Profit After Tax

£293k

11avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£386k
Dividends paid£383k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£424k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£16k
Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.89-£93k
20230.85

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.