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Howard Bros.(Engravers)Limited

00490805

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

89-91 BARR STREET, BIRMINGHAM, B19 3DE
Incorporated 23/01/1951

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25730
Manufacture of tools

Officers

Mr John Edward Howard

director · Since 07/11/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Christine Melanie Howard

secretary · Since 01/01/1993

SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 7 other boards

Christine Melanie Howard

director · Since 01/01/1993

SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr John Edward Howard

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 67

89-91, Barr Street, Birmingham, B19 3DE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 28/07/1998Registered 29/07/1998Satisfied 04/02/2004
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/07/1991Registered 22/07/1991
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 08/01/1990Registered 15/01/1990Satisfied 02/02/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 12/07/1984Registered 20/07/1984Satisfied 02/02/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/06/1972Registered 30/06/1972Satisfied 11/08/1995

CompanyRankvs 83+ SIC 25730 peers
72

Financial strength78th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees83th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.92× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength20/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£385k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£155k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£238k

Working capital

Current Assets

£319k

Current Liabilities

£81k

Fixed Assets

£198k

Debtors

£134k

11avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£766

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£10k
Assets less current liabilities£436k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.92-£34k
20242.96-£16k
20232.39-£42k
20221.81-£2k
20211.32+£31k
20202.64+£22k
20192.25-£10k
20182.04-£42k
20162.27—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.