Back to search

Howat Group Plc

10904143

active
Public Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

2 CORTONWOOD DRIVE, DEARNE VALLEY, S73 0UF
Incorporated 08/08/2017

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr David John Eastcroft

director · Since 14/12/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 66

Also on 16 other boards

Mr Malcolm Newall Howat

director · Since 14/12/2018

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 78

Also on 12 other boards

Mr David John Eastcroft

secretary · Since 23/10/2025

Also on 16 other boards

Mrs Susan Mitchell

director · Since 23/10/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 54

Persons with Significant Control

Howat Capital Limited

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

7, Melville Terrace, Stirling, FK8 2ND

Reg: Sc516736 · Register Of Companies For Scotland · Private Limited Company

Notified 31/08/2017

Former PSCs

Mr Malcolm Newall Howat

Ceased 31/08/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HOWAT CAPITAL LIMITED (AS LENDER)

Created 10/12/2020Registered 17/12/2020
Charge
outstanding

HOWAT CAPITAL LIMITED (AS LENDER)

Created 10/12/2020Registered 17/12/2020

CompanyRankvs 30078+ SIC 82990 peers
51

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 11.87× · 20/20
Longevity9 years trading (max 15) · 9/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
Show leaderboard
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.

Employees2/15 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.

Longevity9/15 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£14.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.3M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£114k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£21.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£23.4M

Current Liabilities

£2.0M

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£3.6M

Admin Expenses

£2.9M

Profit After Tax

£86k

0avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.8M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£549k
Assets less current liabilities£22.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202511.87+£0
202511.87+£86k
20245.14+£1.9M
20234.51+£2.0M
20228.55

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.