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David Watson Transport Limited

06748238

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
67 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

WATSON HOUSE FOREST LANE, COLCHESTER, CO6 2NS
Incorporated 13/11/2008

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Mark David Watson

director · Since 09/12/2008

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Mr David John Whitwood

secretary · Since 01/12/2022

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Paul Pitt

director · Since 01/12/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Mr David John Whitwood

director · Since 01/12/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Dean Sears

director · Since 03/01/2023

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Persons with Significant Control

Dwt Holdings Limited

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

Watson House, Forest Lane, Colchester, CO6 2NS

Reg: 13886025 · Register Of Companies · Limited Company

Notified 01/12/2022

Former PSCs

Mr David Cresswell Watson

Ceased 01/12/2022

Jayne Watson

Ceased 01/12/2022

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CompanyRankvs 1513+ SIC 49410 peers
66

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.81× · 16/20
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.

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

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 directors with respect to going concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/11/2022

Turnover

£22.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£8.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£10.0M

Current Liabilities

£5.5M

Fixed Assets

£11.4M

Debtors

£8.5M

Cost of Sales

£16.5M

Gross Profit

£5.5M

Admin Expenses

£3.9M

Operating Profit

£1.6M

Profit After Tax

£1.3M

170avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£69
Dividends paid-£100k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£7.2M
NI contributions£851k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£10k
Bank loans & overdrafts£342k
Assets less current liabilities£15.8M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2022.0.179

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20221.81+£1.2M
20211.58

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.