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Houston Cox Central Limited

05149872

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

OAKMERE, FLEET, GU51 2UT
Incorporated 09/06/2004

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43320
Joinery installation

Officers

Mr Andrew Donald Beckett

director · Since 09/06/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Brian Quinlan Morrisroe

director · Since 15/03/2011

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 20 other boards

Mr Elliot James Scarbrow

director · Since 05/06/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Houston Cox Limited

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

Oakmere, Barley Way, Fleet, GU51 2UT

Reg: 04239357 · Register Of Companies · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 11/05/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Brian Quinlan Morrisroe

Ceased 11/05/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 01/12/2023Registered 05/12/2023
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/11/2009Registered 04/12/2009Satisfied 22/12/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/01/2007Registered 01/02/2007Satisfied 13/04/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/02/2006Registered 28/02/2006Satisfied 16/03/2015

CompanyRankvs 57+ SIC 43320 peers
70

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.58× · 20/20
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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

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

Based on these assessments and having regard to the resources available to the entity, the Directors have concluded that there is no material uncertainty and that they can continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts. This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf . M A Kemp Secretary Date: 23 July 2020 Page 4 HOUSTON COX CENTRAL LIMITED DIR

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2019

Turnover

£29.4M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£7.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.8M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.3M

Current Liabilities

£4.4M

Fixed Assets

£82k

Debtors

£6.5M

Cost of Sales

£26.1M

Gross Profit

£3.3M

Admin Expenses

£1.4M

Operating Profit

£1.9M

Profit After Tax

£1.8M

65avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£413k
Dividends paid-£1.1M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.0M
NI contributions£477k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£7.0M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2019.0.227

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20192.58

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.