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Lbs Builders Merchants Limited

00254946

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

LBS BUSINESS CENTRE, AMMANFORD, SA18 3FE
Incorporated 18/03/1931

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

16230
Manufacture of other builders' carpentry and joinery
46130
Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials
46730
Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment
46740
Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies

Officers

Mr Julian Mark Davies

director · Since 31/12/1990

BUILDERS MERCHANT

BRITISH · WALES · Age 68

Also on 2 other boards

Mr David Gerwyn Thomas

director · Since 01/02/2004

BUILDERS MERCHANT

BRITISH · WALES · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Mr Benjamin Owen Davies

director · Since 01/01/2018

DIRECTOR

WELSH · WALES · Age 39

Also on 1 other board

Miss Rachel Gwen Davies

director · Since 01/01/2018

DIRECTOR

WELSH · WALES · Age 37

Also on 1 other board

Mr Gavin George Bessant

secretary · Since 02/03/2026

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Gavin George Bessant

director · Since 02/03/2026

BRITISH · WALES · Age 45

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Lbs Holdings (Uk) Ltd

75–100% shares

Lbs Holdings (Uk) Ltd, Station Road, Llandeilo, SA19 6NL

Reg: 05031473 · Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 10/01/2017Registered 10/01/2017Satisfied 17/01/2023
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 07/09/2011Registered 09/09/2011Satisfied 17/01/2023
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES

Created 19/04/2006Registered 21/04/2006Satisfied 17/01/2023
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 13/05/2005Registered 26/05/2005Satisfied 17/01/2023
charge
satisfied

WELSH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Created 20/04/2004Registered 07/05/2004Satisfied 17/01/2023
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 19/12/2003Registered 30/12/2003Satisfied 17/01/2023
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 16/02/2001Registered 22/02/2001Satisfied 17/01/2023
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 31/03/1994Registered 09/04/1994Satisfied 17/01/2023
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 22/03/1994Registered 07/04/1994Satisfied 17/01/2023
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 22/03/1994Registered 24/03/1994Satisfied 17/01/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 20/03/1931Registered 02/04/1931Satisfied 28/06/1994

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 16230 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.18× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 pts

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

Longevity15/15 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

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£88.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£31.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.0M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£833k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£26.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£35.1M

Current Liabilities

£8.4M

Fixed Assets

£5.6M

Debtors

£19.1M

Cost of Sales

£59.6M

Gross Profit

£29.3M

Admin Expenses

£29.1M

Operating Profit

£724k

Profit After Tax

£488k

469avg. employees+3

People Costs

Wages & salaries£13.0M
NI contributions£1.2M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£697k
Assets less current liabilities£32.3M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.18+£488k
20233.76—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.