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Danfords (Construction Equipment) Ltd

07316074

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

CONCRETE PARK, LEOMINSTER, HR6 0LZ
Incorporated 15/07/2010

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

29201
Manufacture of bodies for motor vehicles
29320
Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles
45190
Sale of other motor vehicles

Officers

Mr Daniel James Fordham

director · Since 15/07/2010

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 1 other board

Mr Russell Robert Bufton

director · Since 31/10/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Mr Neil Paul Taylor

director · Since 31/10/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Persons with Significant Control

Danfords Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Marlbrook Park, Marlbrook, Leominster, HR6 0PH

Reg: 12007732 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 14/08/2019

Former PSCs

Mr Daniel James Fordham

Ceased 14/08/2019

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CompanyRankvs 10+ SIC 29201 peers
69

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.26× · 20/20
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.

Employees14/15 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

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 30/09/2025

Turnover

£14.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£5.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£8.1M

Current Liabilities

£3.6M

Fixed Assets

£1.2M

Debtors

£1.6M

Cost of Sales

£11.5M

Gross Profit

£3.1M

Admin Expenses

£1.8M

Operating Profit

£1.2M

Profit After Tax

£902k

25avg. employees+6

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£96k
Dividends paid£310k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.1M
NI contributions£123k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£36k
Assets less current liabilities£5.6M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.26+£2.2M
20211.95+£1.1M
20201.61+£128k
20191.96+£259k
20181.69

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.