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Herts & Essex Foods Limited

13386722

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

CLOVERLEAF FARM KING STREET, ONGAR, CM5 9NP
Incorporated 11/05/2021

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

56103
Take-away food shops and mobile food stands

Officers

Mr John Henry Roberts

director · Since 11/05/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 73

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Henry Roberts

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 73

Cloverleaf Farm, King Street, Ongar, CM5 9NP

Notified 11/05/2021

Mrs Mary Catherine Roberts

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 77

Cloverleaf Farm, King Street, Ongar, CM5 9NP

Notified 18/07/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 02/07/2023Registered 04/07/2023

CompanyRankvs 30240+ SIC 56103 peers
15

Financial strength37th percentile among SIC peers · 9/25
Employees26th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.24× · 2/20
Longevity5 years trading (max 15) · 5/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength9/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity5/15 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

the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Going concern At 31 May 202 5 the company had net liabilities of £ 556,852 . Given the above, there is a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt as to the company's ability to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£100

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£170k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£562k

Working capital

Current Assets

£179k

Current Liabilities

£741k

Fixed Assets

£5k

Debtors

£9k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£557k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.24
20250.24
20240.13
20230.14

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.