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Bja Trading Limited

05547795

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

GRANVILLE HOUSE THE HEIGHTS BUSINESS PARK, IBSTONE ROAD, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP14 3BG
Incorporated 26/08/2005

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46610
Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies
49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Abigail Heather Abernethie

secretary · Since 26/08/2005

BRITISH · Age 59

Also on 4 other boards

Abigail Heather Abernethie

director · Since 26/08/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 4 other boards

Mr John Nelson Abernethie

director · Since 26/08/2005

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Braden Fejer Abernethie

voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 36

Mayfield, Huntercombe End, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 5RR

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Nelson Abernethie

voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 61

Mayfield, Huntercombe End, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 5RR

Notified 06/04/2016

Bja Management Limited

75–100% shares

Granville House, Wallingford Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2RW

Reg: 09645936 · England & Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Abigail Heather Abernethie

voting-rights-25-to-50-percent-as-trust

British · England · Age 59

Mayfield, Huntercombe End, Henley-On-Thames, RG9 5RR

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/08/2021Registered 09/08/2021
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/06/2015Registered 26/06/2015Satisfied 10/07/2025

CompanyRankvs 116+ SIC 46610 peers
61

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.23× · 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 strength24/25 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.

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 12 months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going conce

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£30.4M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£3.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£936k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.9M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£13.0M

Current Liabilities

£10.6M

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£6.8M

Cost of Sales

£23.2M

Gross Profit

£7.2M

Admin Expenses

£5.2M

Operating Profit

£2.0M

Profit After Tax

£1.7M

82avg. employees+33

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£285k

Director Loans(2020)

Company owes directors£10k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.5M
NI contributions£347k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£491k
Assets less current liabilities£3.8M
Signed by Mr John Abernethie 25/09/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20241.23+£1.7M
20231.38+£131k
20211.45+£296k
20201.49+£467k£3.0M
20191.53-£1.4M£3.0M
20181.46

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.