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Blackwood Engineering Limited

00423178

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
77 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

GLANDWR INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, GWENT, NP13 2LN
Incorporated 07/11/1946

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/01/2026

Due 14/02/2027

On track

Industry

24510
Casting of iron
24520
Casting of steel
24530
Casting of light metals
24540
Casting of other non-ferrous metals

Officers

Mr Dominic Michael Connor

director · Since 22/10/2012

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 39

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Rebecca Louise Henry Watkins

director · Since 01/06/2016

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

WELSH · WALES · Age 42

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Leanne Jones

director · Since 01/10/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 49

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Dominic Connor

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 39

Glandwr Industrial Estate, Gwent, NP13 2LN

Notified 11/10/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Paul Connor

Ceased 15/11/2022

Mr Carol Ann Connor

Ceased 11/10/2024

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 24510 peers
68

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.82× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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

Outstanding charges: -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 31/12/2023

Net Worth

£10.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£5.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£20.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£32.4M

Current Liabilities

£11.5M

Fixed Assets

£4.2M

Debtors

£16.3M

Cost of Sales

£62.9M

Admin Expenses

£4.3M

Profit After Tax

£4.4M

169avg. employees+4

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£405k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.5M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£25.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20232.82+£4.4M
20221.90+£2.5M
20211.84+£681k
20212.01-£1.1M
20203.86+£257k
20191.17+£918k
20181.47

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.