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Watts Farms (Sales) Limited

04731663

active
Private Limited Company
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)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

SECTION A UNIT 14 MILLS ROAD, AYLESFORD, ME20 7NA
Incorporated 11/04/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46310
Wholesale of fruit and vegetables

Officers

Mrs Avril Marion Gray

director · Since 11/04/2003

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Michael Berkeley Gray

director · Since 11/04/2003

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Joseph Cottingham

director · Since 06/11/2009

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 5 other boards

Dr Edward Donald Berkerley Gray

director · Since 20/11/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Watts Farms Fresh Produce Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Section A, Unit 14, Mills Road, Aylesford, ME20 7NA

Reg: 07845324 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

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CompanyRankvs 337+ SIC 46310 peers
56

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees79th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.02× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength22/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 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

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

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the entity'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 c

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2023

Turnover

£50.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£391k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£120k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£58k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

£23.3M

Current Liabilities

£22.9M

Debtors

£23.2M

Cost of Sales

£50.3M

Gross Profit

£460k

Admin Expenses

£145k

Operating Profit

£315k

Profit After Tax

-£58k

5avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£47k
NI contributions£4k
Signed by Class 1Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20231.02-£58k
20221.03

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.