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C.J. Knight & Son Limited

04339370

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

KNIGHTS GARDEN CENTRE, GODSTONE, RH9 8DB
Incorporated 13/12/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/12/2025

Due 27/12/2026

On track

Industry

47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

Douglas Owen Knight

secretary · Since 13/12/2001

GARDEN CENTRE OPERATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 7 other boards

Andrew John Knight

director · Since 13/12/2001

GARDEN CENTRE OPERATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Douglas Owen Knight

director · Since 13/12/2001

GARDEN CENTRE OPERATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 7 other boards

Richard Ellis Knight

director · Since 13/12/2001

GARDEN CENTRE OPERATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 1 other board

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 06/06/2024Registered 06/06/2024
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 14/02/2012Registered 16/02/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 31/03/2003Registered 15/04/2003

CompanyRankvs 969+ SIC 47789 peers
59

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees28th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.6× · 20/20
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.

Employees4/15 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

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 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£5.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£530k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£77k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£668k

Fixed Assets

£4.8M

Debtors

£27k

Cost of Sales

£3.7M

Admin Expenses

£3.2M

Profit After Tax

£49k

1avg. employees-118

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£40k
Dividends paid£96k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.2M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£459k
Assets less current liabilities£5.9M
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EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.60-£43k
20242.76-£67k
20233.39

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.