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Hilless & Bates Ltd

11041470

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

THE STRAW BARN MEPPERSHALL ROAD, HITCHIN, SG5 3PF
Incorporated 01/11/2017

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

23700
Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone
41100
Development of building projects
43390
Other building completion and finishing

Officers

Mr James Michael Bates

director · Since 01/11/2017

BUSINESSMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 33

Mr Christopher John Hilless

director · Since 01/11/2017

BUSINESSMAN

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Michael Bates

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 33

2 Pavilion Court, 600 Pavilion Drive, Northampton, NN4 7SL

Notified 01/11/2017

Mr Christopher John Hilless

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 34

2 Pavilion Court, 600 Pavilion Drive, Northampton, NN4 7SL

Notified 01/11/2017

CompanyRankvs 176+ SIC 23700 peers
71

Financial strength81th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees49th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.77× · 20/20
Longevity9 years trading (max 15) · 9/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength20/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees7/15 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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£123k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£84k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£93k

Working capital

Current Assets

£117k

Current Liabilities

£25k

Fixed Assets

£33k

Debtors

£33k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£125k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.77-£702
20243.94+£28k
20238.45+£5k
20224.49+£61k
20212.74

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.