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A.B.V Bars Limited

05289089

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE OLD CITY BAR 2, CANTERBURY, CT1 3HJ
Incorporated 17/11/2004

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

56302
Public houses and bars

Officers

Mr Charles George Smythe

director · Since 17/11/2004

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Charles George Smythe

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 56

The Old City Bar, Oaten Hill Place, Canterbury, CT1 3HJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
satisfied

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Charge
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CompanyRankvs 116+ SIC 56302 peers
78

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.17× · 20/20
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 strength23/25 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

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

£279k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£499k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£435k

Working capital

Current Assets

£635k

Current Liabilities

£200k

Fixed Assets

£197k

Debtors

£110k

123avg. employees+66

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£6k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£17k
Assets less current liabilities£632k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.17+£66k
20241.36+£57k
20231.10+£58k
20220.90+£73k
20210.73

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.