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M.E. Ayres & Sons Limited

04581017

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Private Limited Company
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 GABLES, BIRCHAM ROAD, KING'S LYNN, PE31 8PU
Incorporated 04/11/2002

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Gary Michael Ayres

secretary · Since 04/11/2002

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 1 other board

Gary Michael Ayres

director · Since 04/11/2002

HAULIER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 1 other board

Mr Stephen James Ayres

director · Since 04/11/2002

HAULIER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Mr Jonathon Edward Ayres

director · Since 09/04/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Also on 1 other board

Mr Stephen Michael Ayres

director · Since 09/04/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 32

Also on 1 other board

Mr Michael Anthony Ayres

director · Since 10/04/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 33

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Gary Michael Ayres

Significant control

British · England · Age 66

The Gables, Bircham Road, King's Lynn, PE31 8PU

Notified 01/07/2016

Mr Stephen James Ayres

Significant control

British · England · Age 64

The Gables, Bircham Road, King's Lynn, PE31 8PU

Notified 01/07/2016

M.E. Ayres Holdings Limited

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

The Gables, Bircham Road, King's Lynn, PE31 8PU

Reg: 16343035 · England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 18/06/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Michael Edward Ayres

Ceased 27/01/2023

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/04/2003Registered 14/04/2003

CompanyRankvs 584+ SIC 49410 peers
78

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.67× · 20/20
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 strength24/25 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/11/2025

Net Worth

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£814k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£907k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£339k

Fixed Assets

£767k

Debtors

£322k

13avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.67+£0
20253.67+£10k
20243.61+£163k
20233.04

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.