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W. Doherty & Sons Ltd

04649763

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 10 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

UNIT 14 JUNCTION LANE, NEWTON LE WILLOWS, WA12 8DN
Incorporated 28/01/2003

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/12/2025

Due 21/12/2026

On track

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities

Officers

Bridie Doherty

secretary · Since 28/01/2003

BRITISH · Age 76

Also on 1 other board

Mr William Gerald Doherty

director · Since 28/01/2003

COMPANY DIRECTOR

IRISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Also on 1 other board

Mr Gerald Patrick Doherty

director · Since 01/11/2004

HAULAGE CONTRACTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Terence William Doherty

director · Since 01/11/2004

HAULAGE CONTRACTOR

IRISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

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CompanyRankvs 7820+ SIC 43999 peers
65

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.98× · 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 strength25/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£3.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£108k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£31k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£6.4M

Debtors

£1.4M

13avg. employees-3

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.4M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.98+£481k
20230.97+£137k
20220.90+£793k
20210.59—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.