Company Overview
Penco (Hitchin) Ltd is listed at the official companies registry as Active Private Limited Company. The company was incorporated on Wednesday 27 June 2007, so this is a well established company. Penco (Hitchin) Ltd has been in business for 18 years and 9 months. The accounts status is unaudited abridged and the accounts are next due on Thursday 31 December 2026.
Registered Address

81 Wellingham Avenue, Hitchin, SG5 2UN
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Companies House Data
Company NamePENCO (HITCHIN) LTD
Company Number06294103
Registered Office Address81 Wellingham Avenue
 SG5 2UN
Company CategoryPrivate Limited Company
Company StatusActive
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Incorporation Date27/06/2007
Accounting Reference Date Day31
Accounting Reference Date Month3
Accounts Next Due Date31/12/2026
Accounts Last Made Up Date31/03/2025
Accounts Account CategoryUNAUDITED ABRIDGED
Returns Next Due Date25/07/2016
Returns Last Made Up Date27/06/2015
Directors & Members
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Denise Howard - Director
(British, 65 years old, born August 1961)
Appointed 07 July 2008
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Secretaries
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Other Company Directorships
Denise Howard
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Balance Sheet Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Mar-2025 31-Mar-2023 31-Mar-2022
Balance Sheet
Fixed Assets 250 250 332
Current Assets 26,450 26,450 30,254
Creditors Due Within One Year 36,165 36,165 27,935
Working Cap -9,715 -9,715 2,319
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities -9,465 -9,465 2,651
Long-term Liabilities 0 0 0
Net Assets -9,465 -9,465 2,651
Share Capital & Reserves
Share Cap - - -
Profit & Loss Reserves - - -
Other Reserves - - -
Shareholders Funds -9,465 -9,465 2,651
Common Size Financial Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Mar-2025 31-Mar-2023 31-Mar-2022
Tangible Fixed Assets - - -
Fixed Assets 0.9% 0.9% 1.1%
Stocks Inventory - - -
Debtors 6.9% 6.9% 4.4%
Cash Bank In Hand 5.4% 5.4% 8.7%
Current Assets 99.1% 99.1% 98.9%
Creditors Due Within One Year 135.4% 135.4% 91.3%
Net Current Assets Liabilities -36.4% -36.4% 7.6%
Creditors Due After One Year - - -
Accruals Deferred Income - - -
Provisions For Liabilities Charges - - -
Net Assets Liabilities Including Pension Asset Liability - - -
Called Up Share Capital - - -
Share Capital Allotted Called Up Paid - - -
Profit Loss Account Reserve - - -
Shareholder Funds -35.4% -35.4% 8.7%
Capital Employed - - -
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities -35.4% -35.4% 8.7%
Financial Ratio Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Mar-2025 31-Mar-2023 31-Mar-2022
Liquidity Ratio 0.7 0.7 1.1
Solvency Ratio 0.7 0.7 1.1
Reserves to Assets - - -
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Mortgages Charges 0
Mortgages Outstanding 0
Mortgages Part Satisfied 0
Mortgages Satisfied 0
Assets and Debt Analysis Unlock full report
Accounts Date 31-Mar-2025 31-Mar-2023 31-Mar-2022
Assets 26,700 26,700 30,586
Debt 36,165 36,165 27,935
Net Assets/Debt -9,465 -9,465 2,651

The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.

Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet net assets figure is negative.

Unlock full report  The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet net assets figure is negative.   The following is based on the accounts data presented in this report sourced from Companies House, however the company has filed later accounts. Our analysis of the latest account can be viewed by unlocking our full report.Current debt exceeded short term liquid assets as at the balance sheet date. We would normally view this in the context of other profitability and solvency indicators. Total reserves including retained profitability and movement in reserves has some deficiency. The balance sheet net assets figure is negative.

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Public Record Information Unlock full report
Exact Court Judgements
Period of Months Last 12m 13-24m 25-36m 37-48m 49-60m 61-72m
Number of Exact CCJS X Y Y X X Y
Value of Exact CCJS YXY YK S S X KX
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Date Sector Notified Amount Terms
XK-SXY XKXYXK SXSKXYXK £X,000 XS XYSKS
SK-SYY SKXYXKYKKY KSXX KKXXYXS £YY,000 YS XYSKS SK YXXSXS
YK-SXY XKXYXYYK SXSXYXK £SX,000 XS XYSKS
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Company Valuation Analysis Unlock full report

Going Concern Valuation

The going concern valuations value the company on the basis that it continues to trade without the threat of liquidation for the foreseeable future. These valuations are primarily profit and cashflow based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XSI,000 Retained Profit £YX,000
Estimated Mid Value £YY,000 EBIT £SY,000
Estimated Low Value £X,000 EBITDA £SSX,000

Liquidation Valuation

The liquidaton valuation values the company as if it were to cease trading and assets were subject to rapid disposal to cover liabilities. This valuation is primarily asset based.

Valuations Valuation Measures
Estimated High Value £XY,000 Total Assets £XIX,000
Estimated Mid Value £Y,000 Net Assets £YX,000
Estimated Low Value £S,000 Tangible Equity £SX,000

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First Report Score: (0-10) X
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Risk Score (1-100) X
Risk Band Description XXMXMXMX SISX
Risk Assessment Meeting of Creditors
Credit Rating XSKX
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Z Score X
Risk Band XY
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Z Score Bands

1 Low Risk 3.00 and above
2 Caution 2.63 - 2.99
3 Risk of Failure within 2 years 1.24 - 2.62
4 High Probability Failure Below 1.24
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Document Filings
Confirmation statement made on 11 July 2025 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 11 July 2024 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 11 July 2023 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 11 July 2022 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 11 July 2021 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 11 July 2020 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 11 July 2019 with no updates
Registered office address changed from 92 Hermitage Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1DG to 81 Wellingham Avenue Hitchin SG5 2UN on 15 May 2019
Confirmation statement made on 11 July 2018 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 11 July 2017 with no updates
Confirmation statement made on 11 July 2016 with updates
Annual return made up to 27 June 2015 with full list of shareholders
Annual return made up to 27 June 2014 with full list of shareholders
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