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W E Johns Limited

04508500

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE SUMMIT WOODWATER PARK, EXETER, EX2 5WS
Incorporated 12/08/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/07/2025

Due 11/08/2026

On track

Industry

01500
Mixed farming
46110
Agents selling agricultural raw materials, livestock, textile raw materials and semi-finished goods

Officers

Mr Edward William Johns

director · Since 14/08/2002

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Edward William Johns

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 57

The Summit, Woodwater Park, Exeter, EX2 5WS

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 16/06/2014Registered 20/06/2014

CompanyRankvs 2858+ SIC 01500 peers
46

Financial strength54th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees38th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.86× · 6/20
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 strength14/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£38k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£125k

Working capital

Current Assets

£753k

Current Liabilities

£878k

Fixed Assets

£609k

Debtors

£633k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£484k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.86+£40k
20240.76+£51k
20230.70—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.