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Houston Motor Cars Limited

05672914

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

THE FOUNDRY 26 HIGH STREET, GUILDFORD, GU5 0HB
Incorporated 12/01/2006

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles

Officers

Mr Simon Paul Gregg

director · Since 12/01/2006

MOTOR TRADER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 8 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Simon Paul Gregg

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 50

The Foundry, 26 High Street, Guildford, GU5 0HB

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
satisfied

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 07/07/2010Registered 09/07/2010Satisfied 29/04/2024
charge
outstanding

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 07/03/2008Registered 15/03/2008
charge
outstanding

COUTTS & COMPANY

Created 07/03/2008Registered 15/03/2008
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 12/05/2006Registered 16/05/2006Satisfied 18/06/2008
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 04/04/2006Registered 13/04/2006Satisfied 19/06/2008

CompanyRankvs 8332+ SIC 45112 peers
41

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees14th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.7× · 6/20
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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8332Houston Motor Cars Limited
57
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.

Employees2/15 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.

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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the director with respect to g

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£392k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£142k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.3M

Current Liabilities

£4.7M

Fixed Assets

£1.8M

Debtors

£168k

Cost of Sales

£15.2M

Admin Expenses

£650k

Profit After Tax

£142k

0avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£220k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Bank loans & overdrafts£18k
Assets less current liabilities£400k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.70

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.