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Gentian Investments Limited

05516269

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

146 NEW LONDON ROAD, CHELMSFORD, CM2 0AW
Incorporated 22/07/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr Nicholas Kethro Ekins

director · Since 22/07/2005

CHARTERED SURVEYOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 48 other boards

Mr Stefan Fitzsimmons

director · Since 22/07/2005

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 32 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Gentian Partnerships Limited

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

146, New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AW

Reg: 4504113 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 28/04/2016

Gentian Capital Limited

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

146, New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0AW

Reg: 5516291 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 28/04/2016

Charges11 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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outstanding

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Created 07/06/2006Registered 16/06/2006
charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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Created 13/12/2005Registered 23/12/2005

CompanyRankvs 30393+ SIC 68209 peers
64

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.77× · 16/20
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£20.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.6M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£11.3M

Current Liabilities

£6.4M

Fixed Assets

£30.7M

Debtors

£7.7M

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£479k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£35.6M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2023 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.77-£7.8M
20231.98-£3.9M
20222.63+£5.0M
20213.62+£23.5M
20199.26—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.