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Bernard Cox Limited

04702238

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

HILLTOP DRUCE FARM, DORCHESTER, DT2 7SU
Incorporated 19/03/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

Officers

Mrs Elizabeth Mary May Cox

secretary · Since 21/03/2003

DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Bernard James Cox

director · Since 21/03/2003

DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Mrs Elizabeth Mary May Cox

director · Since 21/03/2003

DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Bernard James Cox

25–50% shares

English · England · Age 69

Hilltop Druce Farm, Dorchester, DT2 7SU

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Elizabeth Mary May Cox

25–50% shares

English · England · Age 65

Hilltop Druce Farm, Dorchester, DT2 7SU

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 1015+ SIC 01110 peers
60

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.4× · 2/20
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.

Liquidity2/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£11.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£528k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£2.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.3M

Current Liabilities

£3.3M

Fixed Assets

£21.2M

Debtors

£581k

10avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£1
Bank loans & overdrafts£3.2M
Assets less current liabilities£19.2M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.40+£678k
20241.61+£865k
20231.21+£665k
20221.62+£684k
20211.46+£692k
20202.29+£534k
20191.95—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.