
Company Number
03892654
Next Accounts
Dec 2025
Shareholders
julian de metz
mr benjamin ivan knight
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Industry
Specialised construction activities (other than scaffold erection) n.e.c.
Registered Address
38 dollar street, cirencester, GL7 2AN
Website
http://dmfk.co.ukPomanda estimates the enterprise value of DE METZ FORBES KNIGHT ARCHITECTS LIMITED at £2.6m based on a Turnover of £6.1m and 0.43x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of DE METZ FORBES KNIGHT ARCHITECTS LIMITED at £0 based on an EBITDA of £-6.6k and a 4.26x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of DE METZ FORBES KNIGHT ARCHITECTS LIMITED at £3.5m based on Net Assets of £1.6m and 2.13x industry multiple (adjusted for liquidity).
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De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited is a live company located in cirencester, GL7 2AN with a Companies House number of 03892654. It operates in the other specialised construction activities n.e.c. sector, SIC Code 43999. Founded in December 1999, it's largest shareholder is julian de metz with a 50% stake. De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited is a mature, mid sized company, Pomanda has estimated its turnover at £6.1m with rapid growth in recent years.
Pomanda's financial health check has awarded De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited a 4.5 rating. We use a traffic light system to show it exceeds the industry average on 5 measures and has 2 areas for improvement. Company Health Check FAQs
5 Strong
3 Regular
2 Weak
Size
annual sales of £6.1m, make it in line with the average company (£7.3m)
- De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited
£7.3m - Industry AVG
Growth
3 year (CAGR) sales growth of 39%, show it is growing at a faster rate (11.2%)
- De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited
11.2% - Industry AVG
Production
with a gross margin of 25%, this company has a comparable cost of product (25%)
- De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited
25% - Industry AVG
Profitability
an operating margin of -2.2% make it less profitable than the average company (6.5%)
- De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited
6.5% - Industry AVG
Employees
with 45 employees, this is above the industry average (30)
45 - De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited
30 - Industry AVG
Pay Structure
on an average salary of £48.8k, the company has an equivalent pay structure (£48.8k)
- De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited
£48.8k - Industry AVG
Efficiency
resulting in sales per employee of £136.4k, this is less efficient (£197.8k)
- De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited
£197.8k - Industry AVG
Debtor Days
it gets paid by customers after 40 days, this is earlier than average (54 days)
- De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited
54 days - Industry AVG
Creditor Days
There is insufficient data available for this Key Performance Indicator!
- De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited
- - Industry AVG
Stock Days
There is insufficient data available for this Key Performance Indicator!
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- - Industry AVG
Cash Balance
has cash to cover current liabilities for 72 weeks, this is more cash available to meet short term requirements (21 weeks)
72 weeks - De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited
21 weeks - Industry AVG
Debt Level
it has a ratio of liabilities to total assets of 31.2%, this is a lower level of debt than the average (60.9%)
31.2% - De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited
60.9% - Industry AVG
De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited's latest turnover from March 2024 is estimated at £6.1 million and the company has net assets of £1.6 million. According to their latest financial statements, De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited has 45 employees and maintains cash reserves of £863.9 thousand as reported in the balance sheet.
Data source: Companies House, Pomanda Estimates
Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2012 | Nov 2010 | Nov 2009 | |
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Number Of Employees | 45 | 45 | 29 | 22 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 22 | |||||||
EBITDA* |
* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2012 | Nov 2010 | Nov 2009 | |
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Tangible Assets | 424,420 | 524,316 | 10,033 | 21,218 | 34,970 | 47,830 | 40,922 | 15,197 | 12,412 | 10,192 | 16,192 | 34,003 | 37,175 | 32,785 | 41,407 |
Intangible Assets | |||||||||||||||
Investments & Other | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | ||||||
Debtors (Due After 1 year) | |||||||||||||||
Total Fixed Assets | 424,420 | 524,316 | 10,033 | 21,218 | 34,970 | 52,830 | 45,922 | 20,197 | 17,412 | 15,192 | 21,192 | 39,003 | 42,175 | 37,785 | 41,407 |
Stock & work in progress | |||||||||||||||
Trade Debtors | 677,583 | 702,800 | 623,078 | 560,800 | 316,620 | 409,573 | 127,135 | 98,768 | 276,388 | 302,046 | 457,129 | 224,350 | 164,336 | 86,114 | 24,699 |
Group Debtors | 46,025 | 48,335 | |||||||||||||
Misc Debtors | 428,462 | 83,010 | 110,813 | 122,491 | 466,420 | 462,943 | 533,347 | 468,609 | 278,019 | 15,804 | 16,591 | ||||
Cash | 863,854 | 1,476,776 | 1,494,741 | 1,244,564 | 201,826 | 321,286 | 351,237 | 400,364 | 287,653 | 365,641 | 386,923 | 467,553 | 261,194 | 229,018 | 230,580 |
misc current assets | |||||||||||||||
total current assets | 1,969,899 | 2,262,586 | 2,228,632 | 1,927,855 | 984,866 | 1,193,802 | 1,011,719 | 967,741 | 842,060 | 667,687 | 844,052 | 691,903 | 425,530 | 376,961 | 320,205 |
total assets | 2,394,319 | 2,786,902 | 2,238,665 | 1,949,073 | 1,019,836 | 1,246,632 | 1,057,641 | 987,938 | 859,472 | 682,879 | 865,244 | 730,906 | 467,705 | 414,746 | 361,612 |
Bank overdraft | 58,224 | 100,697 | 100,684 | ||||||||||||
Bank loan | 36,151 | ||||||||||||||
Trade Creditors | 450 | 7,899 | 38,318 | 215,430 | 291,189 | 275,010 | 157,008 | 1,246 | 11,172 | ||||||
Group/Directors Accounts | |||||||||||||||
other short term finances | |||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | |||||||||||||||
other current liabilities | 561,627 | 580,186 | 458,165 | 389,722 | 228,727 | 302,402 | 286,370 | 283,505 | 255,414 | 82,540 | 40,346 | ||||
total current liabilities | 619,851 | 680,883 | 559,299 | 433,772 | 267,045 | 302,402 | 286,370 | 283,505 | 255,414 | 215,430 | 291,189 | 275,010 | 157,008 | 83,786 | 51,518 |
loans | 68,895 | 256,929 | 364,134 | 463,849 | |||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | |||||||||||||||
Accruals and Deferred Income | |||||||||||||||
other liabilities | |||||||||||||||
provisions | 58,509 | 99,620 | 1,906 | 4,031 | 6,644 | ||||||||||
total long term liabilities | 127,404 | 356,549 | 366,040 | 467,880 | 6,644 | ||||||||||
total liabilities | 747,255 | 1,037,432 | 925,339 | 901,652 | 273,689 | 302,402 | 286,370 | 283,505 | 255,414 | 215,430 | 291,189 | 275,010 | 157,008 | 83,786 | 51,518 |
net assets | 1,647,064 | 1,749,470 | 1,313,326 | 1,047,421 | 746,147 | 944,230 | 771,271 | 704,433 | 604,058 | 467,449 | 574,055 | 455,896 | 310,697 | 330,960 | 310,094 |
total shareholders funds | 1,647,064 | 1,749,470 | 1,313,326 | 1,047,421 | 746,147 | 944,230 | 771,271 | 704,433 | 604,058 | 467,449 | 574,055 | 455,896 | 310,697 | 330,960 | 310,094 |
Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2016 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2014 | Mar 2013 | Mar 2012 | Nov 2010 | Nov 2009 | |
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Operating Profit | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 129,959 | 115,194 | 24,459 | 35,556 | 30,260 | 22,800 | 14,474 | 9,760 | 9,929 | 17,537 | 25,615 | 10,600 | 11,124 | ||
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Tax | |||||||||||||||
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Debtors | 320,235 | 51,919 | 50,600 | -99,749 | -89,476 | 212,034 | 93,105 | 12,970 | 252,361 | -155,083 | 232,779 | 60,014 | 164,336 | 58,318 | 89,625 |
Creditors | -450 | -7,449 | -30,419 | 38,318 | -215,430 | -75,759 | 16,179 | 118,002 | 157,008 | -9,926 | 11,172 | ||||
Accruals and Deferred Income | -18,559 | 122,021 | 68,443 | 160,995 | -73,675 | 16,032 | 2,865 | 28,091 | 255,414 | 42,194 | 40,346 | ||||
Deferred Taxes & Provisions | -41,111 | 97,714 | -2,125 | -2,613 | 6,644 | ||||||||||
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capital expenditure | |||||||||||||||
Change in Investments | -5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | ||||||||||||
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Financing Activities | |||||||||||||||
Bank loans | -36,151 | 36,151 | |||||||||||||
Group/Directors Accounts | |||||||||||||||
Other Short Term Loans | |||||||||||||||
Long term loans | -188,034 | -107,205 | -99,715 | 463,849 | |||||||||||
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share issue | |||||||||||||||
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cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||
cash | -612,922 | -17,965 | 250,177 | 1,042,738 | -119,460 | -29,951 | -49,127 | 112,711 | -77,988 | -21,282 | -80,630 | 206,359 | 261,194 | -1,562 | 230,580 |
overdraft | -42,473 | 13 | 100,684 | ||||||||||||
change in cash | -570,449 | -17,978 | 149,493 | 1,042,738 | -119,460 | -29,951 | -49,127 | 112,711 | -77,988 | -21,282 | -80,630 | 206,359 | 261,194 | -1,562 | 230,580 |
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DE METZ FORBES KNIGHT ARCHITECTS LIMITED group structure
De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited has no subsidiary companies.
Ultimate parent company
DE METZ FORBES KNIGHT ARCHITECTS LIMITED
03892654
De Metz Forbes Knight Architects Limited currently has 3 directors. The longest serving directors include Mr Julian De Metz (Oct 2000) and Mr Benjamin Knight (Nov 2005).
officer | country | age | start | end | role |
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Mr Julian De Metz | England | 55 years | Oct 2000 | - | Director |
Mr Benjamin Knight | 54 years | Nov 2005 | - | Director | |
Mr Paul Forbes | 56 years | Nov 2005 | - | Director |
P&L
March 2024turnover
6.1m
+3%
operating profit
-136.6k
0%
gross margin
25.1%
+0.31%
turnover
Turnover, or revenue, is the amount of sales generated by a company within the financial year.
Balance Sheet
March 2024net assets
1.6m
-0.06%
total assets
2.4m
-0.14%
cash
863.9k
-0.42%
net assets
Total assets minus all liabilities
company number
03892654
Type
Private limited with Share Capital
industry
43999 - Specialised construction activities (other than scaffold erection) n.e.c.
incorporation date
December 1999
age
26
incorporated
UK
ultimate parent company
accounts
Total Exemption Full
last accounts submitted
March 2024
previous names
de metz architects limited (November 2005)
accountant
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auditor
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address
38 dollar street, cirencester, GL7 2AN
Bank
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Legal Advisor
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