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Ws Specialist Logistics Limited

08925253

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Private Limited Company
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Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

UNIT 2 [WS TRANSPORTATION] ASHVILLE WAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, RUNCORN, WA7 3EZ
Incorporated 06/03/2014

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr David Norman Cox

director · Since 06/03/2014

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Also on 18 other boards

Mr Edward John Stobart

director · Since 06/03/2014

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Nigel Mcmullan

director · Since 01/10/2014

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Also on 10 other boards

Mr David Christopher Griffiths

director · Since 31/08/2022

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 39

Also on 13 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Oakfield Manor Estates Limited

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

Oakfield Manor Farm, Chelford Lane, Knutsford, WA16 8UQ

Reg: 07342999 · United Kingdom · Limited Company

Notified 14/10/2020

Wst Group Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Fifteen Montgomery Way, Rosehill Industrial Estate, Carlisle, CA1 2RW

Reg: 13875536 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 01/12/2024

Former PSCs

Mr David Norman Cox

Ceased 14/10/2020

Mr Edward John Stobart

Ceased 14/10/2020

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LTD · HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 29/07/2014Registered 29/07/2014
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 25/07/2014Registered 25/07/2014
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 03/07/2014Registered 03/07/2014
Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 05/06/2014Registered 06/06/2014

CompanyRankvs 2490+ SIC 49410 peers
59

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.1× · 12/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
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.

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.

Longevity12/15 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

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and the parent 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 co

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/11/2024

Net Worth

£8.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.2M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£31.3M

Current Liabilities

£28.5M

Fixed Assets

£6.1M

Debtors

£21.4M

Profit After Tax

£1.7M

364avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£696k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£8.9M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20241.10

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.