Stephen Austin & Sons Limited
04381773
Some Concerns
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 1 outstanding charge (-2)
Details
Previously known as
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
medium
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 26/02/2026
Due 12/03/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 28/03/2002
PRINTER
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54
Also on 11 other boards
director · Since 25/02/2025
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47
Also on 20 other boards
Former
corporate nominee director · Resigned 14/03/2002
corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 14/03/2002
secretary · Resigned 02/04/2002
director · Resigned 31/08/2004
director · Resigned 15/02/2005
director · Resigned 08/04/2008
director · Resigned 31/07/2009
secretary · Resigned 31/10/2016
director · Resigned 23/02/2022
director · Resigned 25/02/2025
Persons with Significant Control
Stephen Austin (Holdings) Limited
Caxton Hill, Ware Road, Hertford, SG13 7LU
Reg: 04341989 · Registrar Of Companies · Limited Company
Notified 06/04/2016
Charges1 outstanding
HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED AND HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED
HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED & HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED
HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED & HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED
HSBC BANK PLC
Change History
Active
Private Limited Company
CAXTON HILL
HERTFORD
CompanyRankvs 410+ SIC 18129 peers70
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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 co
Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024
Turnover
£12.0M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£5.6M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£4.1M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£291k
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£6.6M
Working capital
Current Assets
£11.1M
Current Liabilities
£4.5M
Fixed Assets
£2.5M
Debtors
£6.1M
Cost of Sales
£7.3M
Gross Profit
£4.7M
Admin Expenses
£4.9M
Operating Profit
£468k
Profit After Tax
£205k
Tax at Year End(2023)
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.47 | +£258k |
| 2023 | 1.81 | -£3.6M |
| 2022 | 2.41 | -£3.1M |
| 2021 | 2.49 | +£3.0M |
| 2020 | 2.32 | +£205k |
| 2019 | 1.83 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.