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W.H. Mason & Son (Timber Merchants) Limited

00511718

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

THE OLD SAWMILLS, WETMORE ROAD, STAFFORDSHIRE, DE14 1QN
Incorporated 25/09/1952

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

16290
Manufacture of other products of wood; manufacture of articles of cork, straw and plaiting materials

Officers

Janet Theresa Cherry

secretary · Since 05/08/1991

BRITISH

Also on 1 other board

Mr Michael Hugh Cherry

director · Since 05/08/1991

WOOD WORKING ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Michael Hugh Cherry Cbe

50–75% shares
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · England · Age 72

The Old Sawmills, Wetmore Road, Staffordshire, DE14 1QN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Janet Theresa Cherry

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 61

The Old Sawmills, Wetmore Road, Staffordshire, DE14 1QN

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 512+ SIC 16290 peers
58

Financial strength82th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees73th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.61× · 6/20
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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£312k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£10k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£68k

Working capital

Current Assets

£104k

Current Liabilities

£171k

Fixed Assets

£390k

Debtors

£61k

5avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£322k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.61+£8k
20240.63+£3k
20230.77+£26k
20220.70+£42k
20210.49-£9k
20200.82-£11k
20190.57+£742
20180.67—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.