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Lbs Builders Merchants Limited

00254946

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • 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

CompanyRankvs 105+ 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.