
Company Number
04748631
Next Accounts
Jan 2026
Shareholders
gary mcdonald
Group Structure
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Industry
Collection of non-hazardous waste
+2Registered Address
177 main road, bilton, hull, HU11 4AA
Website
www.thedraincompany.co.ukPomanda estimates the enterprise value of THE DRAIN COMPANY (HULL) LIMITED at £2.9m based on a Turnover of £5m and 0.57x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of THE DRAIN COMPANY (HULL) LIMITED at £1.7m based on an EBITDA of £406.4k and a 4.13x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of THE DRAIN COMPANY (HULL) LIMITED at £3.5m based on Net Assets of £1.5m and 2.36x industry multiple (adjusted for liquidity).
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The Drain Company (hull) Limited is a live company located in hull, HU11 4AA with a Companies House number of 04748631. It operates in the manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c. sector, SIC Code 28990. Founded in April 2003, it's largest shareholder is gary mcdonald with a 100% stake. The Drain Company (hull) Limited is a mature, mid sized company, Pomanda has estimated its turnover at £5m with high growth in recent years.
Pomanda's financial health check has awarded The Drain Company (Hull) Limited a 4.5 rating. We use a traffic light system to show it exceeds the industry average on 4 measures and has 4 areas for improvement. Company Health Check FAQs
4 Strong
3 Regular
4 Weak
Size
annual sales of £5m, make it smaller than the average company (£12.3m)
- The Drain Company (hull) Limited
£12.3m - Industry AVG
Growth
3 year (CAGR) sales growth of 15%, show it is growing at a faster rate (10.7%)
- The Drain Company (hull) Limited
10.7% - Industry AVG
Production
with a gross margin of 28.8%, this company has a comparable cost of product (28.8%)
- The Drain Company (hull) Limited
28.8% - Industry AVG
Profitability
an operating margin of 5.2% make it as profitable than the average company (5.5%)
- The Drain Company (hull) Limited
5.5% - Industry AVG
Employees
with 45 employees, this is below the industry average (58)
45 - The Drain Company (hull) Limited
58 - Industry AVG
Pay Structure
on an average salary of £48.4k, the company has an equivalent pay structure (£48.4k)
- The Drain Company (hull) Limited
£48.4k - Industry AVG
Efficiency
resulting in sales per employee of £111.9k, this is less efficient (£189.5k)
- The Drain Company (hull) Limited
£189.5k - Industry AVG
Debtor Days
it gets paid by customers after 39 days, this is earlier than average (53 days)
- The Drain Company (hull) Limited
53 days - Industry AVG
Creditor Days
its suppliers are paid after 31 days, this is quicker than average (37 days)
- The Drain Company (hull) Limited
37 days - Industry AVG
Stock Days
There is insufficient data available for this Key Performance Indicator!
- The Drain Company (hull) Limited
- - Industry AVG
Cash Balance
has cash to cover current liabilities for 26 weeks, this is more cash available to meet short term requirements (13 weeks)
26 weeks - The Drain Company (hull) Limited
13 weeks - Industry AVG
Debt Level
it has a ratio of liabilities to total assets of 27.6%, this is a lower level of debt than the average (55.6%)
27.6% - The Drain Company (hull) Limited
55.6% - Industry AVG
The Drain Company (Hull) Limited's latest turnover from April 2024 is estimated at £5 million and the company has net assets of £1.5 million. According to their latest financial statements, The Drain Company (Hull) Limited has 45 employees and maintains cash reserves of £268.3 thousand as reported in the balance sheet.
Data source: Companies House, Pomanda Estimates
Apr 2024 | Apr 2023 | Apr 2022 | Apr 2021 | Apr 2020 | Apr 2019 | Apr 2018 | Apr 2017 | Apr 2016 | Apr 2015 | Apr 2014 | Apr 2013 | Apr 2012 | Apr 2011 | Apr 2010 | |
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Turnover | 505,532 | 490,999 | 360,761 | ||||||||||||
Other Income Or Grants | |||||||||||||||
Cost Of Sales | 289,579 | 342,473 | 295,646 | ||||||||||||
Gross Profit | 215,953 | 148,526 | 65,115 | ||||||||||||
Admin Expenses | 156,946 | 141,465 | 107,286 | ||||||||||||
Operating Profit | 59,007 | 7,061 | -42,171 | ||||||||||||
Interest Payable | 716 | 759 | 1,099 | ||||||||||||
Interest Receivable | |||||||||||||||
Pre-Tax Profit | 59,007 | 7,061 | -42,171 | ||||||||||||
Tax | -11,207 | ||||||||||||||
Profit After Tax | 47,800 | 7,061 | -42,171 | ||||||||||||
Dividends Paid | 35,000 | 10,000 | 20,000 | ||||||||||||
Retained Profit | 12,800 | -2,939 | -62,171 | ||||||||||||
Employee Costs | 75,546 | 69,261 | 80,680 | ||||||||||||
Number Of Employees | 45 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 44 | ||||||||||
EBITDA* | 77,849 | 23,951 | -30,671 |
* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
Apr 2024 | Apr 2023 | Apr 2022 | Apr 2021 | Apr 2020 | Apr 2019 | Apr 2018 | Apr 2017 | Apr 2016 | Apr 2015 | Apr 2014 | Apr 2013 | Apr 2012 | Apr 2011 | Apr 2010 | |
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Tangible Assets | 1,115,815 | 1,425,728 | 1,217,702 | 1,263,482 | 968,471 | 858,433 | 702,836 | 384,881 | 289,734 | 72,625 | 89,536 | 84,389 | 75,367 | 67,561 | 45,999 |
Intangible Assets | |||||||||||||||
Investments & Other | |||||||||||||||
Debtors (Due After 1 year) | |||||||||||||||
Total Fixed Assets | 1,115,815 | 1,425,728 | 1,217,702 | 1,263,482 | 968,471 | 858,433 | 702,836 | 384,881 | 289,734 | 72,625 | 89,536 | 84,389 | 75,367 | 67,561 | 45,999 |
Stock & work in progress | 11,911 | 54,768 | |||||||||||||
Trade Debtors | 551,797 | 550,311 | 489,665 | 408,486 | 637,327 | 353,450 | 287,407 | 200,709 | 96,157 | 241,353 | 90,446 | 86,542 | 31,652 | 47,298 | |
Group Debtors | |||||||||||||||
Misc Debtors | 117,192 | 45,336 | 69,686 | 50,119 | 40,266 | 37,170 | 37,170 | 61,979 | 108,671 | 20,039 | 19,271 | ||||
Cash | 268,343 | 143,748 | 254,161 | 182,074 | 221,800 | 201,598 | 153,845 | 311,505 | 100,223 | 97,831 | 47,967 | 143,151 | 150,508 | 120,867 | 143,317 |
misc current assets | |||||||||||||||
total current assets | 937,332 | 739,395 | 813,512 | 640,679 | 899,393 | 592,218 | 478,422 | 574,193 | 305,051 | 339,184 | 138,413 | 241,604 | 205,276 | 172,558 | 209,886 |
total assets | 2,053,147 | 2,165,123 | 2,031,214 | 1,904,161 | 1,867,864 | 1,450,651 | 1,181,258 | 959,074 | 594,785 | 411,809 | 227,949 | 325,993 | 280,643 | 240,119 | 255,885 |
Bank overdraft | |||||||||||||||
Bank loan | |||||||||||||||
Trade Creditors | 313,631 | 633,841 | 380,897 | 205,726 | 134,458 | 69,357 | 113,164 | 101,719 | 43,343 | 80,131 | 12,007 | 70,113 | 35,860 | 24,793 | 34,315 |
Group/Directors Accounts | |||||||||||||||
other short term finances | |||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | 5,831 | 21,847 | 21,847 | 21,847 | 28,446 | 28,593 | 129,468 | ||||||||
other current liabilities | 214,786 | 151,524 | 71,934 | 200,198 | 244,884 | 92,635 | 37,028 | 83,663 | 36,474 | 16,657 | 3,305 | ||||
total current liabilities | 534,248 | 807,212 | 474,678 | 427,771 | 407,788 | 190,585 | 279,660 | 185,382 | 79,817 | 80,131 | 12,007 | 70,113 | 52,517 | 24,793 | 37,620 |
loans | 26,612 | 36,458 | 46,064 | 50,000 | 97,427 | 111,010 | |||||||||
hp & lease commitments | 6,317 | 7,790 | 24,430 | 36,731 | 34,407 | 51,307 | |||||||||
Accruals and Deferred Income | |||||||||||||||
other liabilities | |||||||||||||||
provisions | |||||||||||||||
total long term liabilities | 32,929 | 44,248 | 70,494 | 86,731 | 131,834 | 162,317 | |||||||||
total liabilities | 567,177 | 851,460 | 545,172 | 514,502 | 539,622 | 352,902 | 279,660 | 185,382 | 79,817 | 80,131 | 12,007 | 70,113 | 52,517 | 24,793 | 37,620 |
net assets | 1,485,970 | 1,313,663 | 1,486,042 | 1,389,659 | 1,328,242 | 1,097,749 | 901,598 | 773,692 | 514,968 | 331,678 | 215,942 | 255,880 | 228,126 | 215,326 | 218,265 |
total shareholders funds | 1,485,970 | 1,313,663 | 1,486,042 | 1,389,659 | 1,328,242 | 1,097,749 | 901,598 | 773,692 | 514,968 | 331,678 | 215,942 | 255,880 | 228,126 | 215,326 | 218,265 |
Apr 2024 | Apr 2023 | Apr 2022 | Apr 2021 | Apr 2020 | Apr 2019 | Apr 2018 | Apr 2017 | Apr 2016 | Apr 2015 | Apr 2014 | Apr 2013 | Apr 2012 | Apr 2011 | Apr 2010 | |
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Operating Activities | |||||||||||||||
Operating Profit | 59,007 | 7,061 | -42,171 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 143,897 | 236,904 | 230,676 | 243,206 | 168,369 | 140,859 | 101,959 | 96,279 | 72,434 | 18,156 | 22,384 | 22,474 | 18,842 | 16,890 | 11,500 |
Amortisation | |||||||||||||||
Tax | -11,207 | ||||||||||||||
Stock | -11,911 | -42,857 | 54,768 | ||||||||||||
Debtors | 73,342 | 36,296 | 100,746 | -218,988 | 286,973 | 66,043 | 61,889 | 57,860 | -36,525 | 150,907 | 3,904 | 86,542 | -51,691 | -14,878 | 66,569 |
Creditors | -320,210 | 252,944 | 175,171 | 71,268 | 65,101 | -43,807 | 11,445 | 58,376 | -36,788 | 68,124 | -58,106 | 34,253 | 11,067 | -9,522 | 34,315 |
Accruals and Deferred Income | 63,262 | 79,590 | -128,264 | -44,686 | 152,249 | 55,607 | -46,635 | 47,189 | 36,474 | -16,657 | 16,657 | -3,305 | 3,305 | ||
Deferred Taxes & Provisions | |||||||||||||||
Cash flow from operations | 91,289 | 26,002 | -59,620 | ||||||||||||
Investing Activities | |||||||||||||||
capital expenditure | |||||||||||||||
Change in Investments | |||||||||||||||
cash flow from investments | |||||||||||||||
Financing Activities | |||||||||||||||
Bank loans | |||||||||||||||
Group/Directors Accounts | |||||||||||||||
Other Short Term Loans | |||||||||||||||
Long term loans | -9,846 | -9,606 | -3,936 | -47,427 | -13,583 | 111,010 | |||||||||
Hire Purchase and Lease Commitments | -17,489 | -16,640 | -12,301 | -4,275 | -17,047 | -49,568 | 129,468 | ||||||||
other long term liabilities | |||||||||||||||
share issue | |||||||||||||||
interest | -716 | -759 | -1,099 | ||||||||||||
cash flow from financing | -716 | -759 | 279,337 | ||||||||||||
cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||
cash | 124,595 | -110,413 | 72,087 | -39,726 | 20,202 | 47,753 | -157,660 | 211,282 | 2,392 | 49,864 | -95,184 | -7,357 | 29,641 | -22,450 | 143,317 |
overdraft | |||||||||||||||
change in cash | 124,595 | -110,413 | 72,087 | -39,726 | 20,202 | 47,753 | -157,660 | 211,282 | 2,392 | 49,864 | -95,184 | -7,357 | 29,641 | -22,450 | 143,317 |
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THE DRAIN COMPANY (HULL) LIMITED group structure
The Drain Company (Hull) Limited has no subsidiary companies.
Ultimate parent company
THE DRAIN COMPANY (HULL) LIMITED
04748631
The Drain Company (Hull) Limited currently has 4 directors. The longest serving directors include Mr Gary McDonald (Apr 2003) and Miss Rachael McDonald (Nov 2021).
officer | country | age | start | end | role |
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Mr Gary McDonald | 57 years | Apr 2003 | - | Director | |
Miss Rachael McDonald | 31 years | Nov 2021 | - | Director | |
Mrs Deborah McDonald | United Kingdom | 54 years | Nov 2021 | - | Director |
Mr Lee McDonald | 33 years | Nov 2021 | - | Director |
P&L
April 2024turnover
5m
+6%
operating profit
262.5k
0%
gross margin
28.8%
+2.28%
turnover
Turnover, or revenue, is the amount of sales generated by a company within the financial year.
Balance Sheet
April 2024net assets
1.5m
+0.13%
total assets
2.1m
-0.05%
cash
268.3k
+0.87%
net assets
Total assets minus all liabilities
company number
04748631
Type
Private limited with Share Capital
industry
33200 - Installation of industrial machinery and equipment
38110 - Collection of non-hazardous waste
28990 - Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c.
incorporation date
April 2003
age
22
incorporated
UK
ultimate parent company
accounts
Total Exemption Full
last accounts submitted
April 2024
previous names
N/A
accountant
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auditor
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address
177 main road, bilton, hull, HU11 4AA
Bank
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Legal Advisor
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