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Howard Butler Limited

00255259

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

CROWN WORKS, WALSALL, WS1 2EB
Incorporated 28/03/1931

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 23/11/2025

Due 07/12/2026

On track

Industry

26513
Manufacture of non-electronic instruments for measuring, testing and navigation

Officers

Mr Michael Collins

director · Since 25/11/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 84

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Henry John Corbett Taylor

director · Since 18/08/1993

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 23 other boards

Angela Catherine Collins

secretary · Since 16/10/1996

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 85

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Paul Michael Collins

director · Since 01/07/2004

COMPANY EXECUTIVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Hobut Limited

75–100% shares

Crown Works, Lincoln Road, Walsall, WS1 2EB

Reg: 04275338 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 26513 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.12× · 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£6.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£363k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.7M

Current Liabilities

£2.5M

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£6.1M

Admin Expenses

£1.9M

Profit After Tax

£1.1M

138avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£177k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.7M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.12+£1.1M
20242.67+£729k
20232.69+£1.6M
20213.85+£410k
20202.96-£343k
20192.31+£46k
20184.16

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.