J.K.H.DRAINAGE UNITS LIMITED

• ◆

  1 PSC ceased in last 24 months

  Significant control changed hands — see the Ownership section.

Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers

• Turnover

  -8.1%

  £9,279,554 → £8,528,762

• Cash

  -27%

  £2,642,892 → £1,929,504

  lowest in 3 filed years

• Net assets

  +4.2%

  £11,297,415 → £11,777,050

  highest in 3 filed years

• Employees

  +4.9%

  61 → 64

  highest in 3 filed years

• Operating profit

  -48.6%

  £1,648,207 → £847,518

• Profit before tax

  -52.6%

  £1,480,219 → £702,106

• Wages

  +1.9%

  £2,648,169 → £2,698,939

Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. The comparison is only shown when the latest and prior accounts cover broadly equal-length periods — short or long stubs (typical around incorporation or a year-end change) are suppressed rather than misrepresented. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers

Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.

Accounting basis

FRS 102 §1A

Reporting scope

Standalone (parent only)

Abridged

Yes — abridged accounts (limited disclosure)

Auditor

Ensors Accountants LLP

Audit opinion

Unqualified (clean)

Going concern

Affirmed

“In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.”

Significant events

• “Throughout 2024, JKH executed several initiatives aimed at reinforcing its market position: Operational Efficiency: Expanded the finance, operations, and quality departments, ensuring enhanced business performance and customer satisfaction. Business Development: Building relationships with new customers enabling the company to better understand market growth opportunities.”
• “While JKH experienced a challenging operating environment in 2024, several measures helped mitigate risks: Economic Pressures: Continued inflation and material cost volatility affected the construction sector. Despite this, JKH maintained gross profit margins in line with 2023 levels. Regulatory Compliance: The company successfully adhered to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FORS Silver, and other key standards. Financial Strategy: Falling interest rates during 2024 provided some relief in the financial landscape. JKH's proactive financial planning, including securing long-term borrowing at favourable fixed rates and strategically investing funds, has enabled the company to efficiently manage its resources while position itself for future growth.”
• “The market sector in which JKH operates has continued to experience pressures from economic uncertainties, including inflation, high interest rates, and the residual effects of the war in Ukraine throughout 2024. These challenges have slowed customer investment in infrastructure and water management projects, impacting revenue levels compared to previous years. Despite these adversities, JKH successfully maintained gross profit margins at stable levels, demonstrating resilience in operational efficiency.”
• “Heading into 2025, market confidence is showing signs of improvement. Sales activity began to rebound during the latter part of 2024, as strategic initiatives launched by JKH - such as enhanced customer engagement, digital transformation, and market expansion efforts - enabled the company to explore emerging markets, enhance its competitive edge, and build longer-term customer partnerships.”

Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers

Filings

5

last 12 months

Capital events

0

last 24 months

Officers appointed

0

last 12 months

Officers resigned

0

last 12 months

Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.