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A W Houghton Contracting Limited

04784562

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

3 WARWICK DRIVE, KENDAL, LA8 0EE
Incorporated 02/06/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43999
Specialised construction activities
49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Adam William Houghton

director · Since 02/06/2003

British

Gemma Vanessa Houghton

director · Since 15/06/2019

British

Former

Marie Elizabeth Packham Lea

secretary · Resigned 01/06/2013

Temple Secretaries Limited

corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 02/06/2003

Company Directors Limited

corporate nominee director · Resigned 02/06/2003

CompanyRankvs 286130+ SIC 43999 peers
55

Financial strength61th percentile among SIC peers · 15/25
Employees26th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.55× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength15/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£16k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£15k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£33k

Working capital

Current Assets

£39k

Current Liabilities

£72k

Fixed Assets

£149k

Debtors

£23k

1avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£116k
Signed by 04784562 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 04784562 2025-05-31 04784562 core:RetainedEarningsAccumulatedLosses 2025-05-31 04784562 cPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.55-£3k
20240.69+£5k
20230.58—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.