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C. Brown & Sons (Steel) Limited

00528385

in administration
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Insolvency history
Health Score
N/A

Details

C/O TENEO FINANCIAL ADVISORY LIMITED THE COLMORE BUILDING, BIRMINGHAM, B4 6AT
Incorporated 23/01/1954

Compliance

Last accounts

31/05/2024

full

Next accounts due

28/02/2026

Overdue

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/08/2025

Due 14/09/2026

On track

Industry

24320
Cold rolling of narrow strip

Officers

Mr Demis Armen Ohandjanian

director · Since 05/04/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Also on 21 other boards

Demlin Llp

director · Since 06/04/2025

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Stephen John Penrice

director · Since 06/04/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 12 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

C. Brown Services Limited

75–100% shares

Cochrane House, Pedmore Road, Dudley, DY2 0RL

Reg: 05412720 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 31/08/2016

Charges2 outstanding

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Insolvency History1 case

in administration

Julian Heathcote (practitioner) · Paul James Meadows (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 24320 peers
20

Financial strengthNo net worth data · 0/25
EmployeesNo employee data · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.17× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 pts

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

Employees0/15 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

Insolvency history: -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 31/05/2024

Net Worth

£21.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.8M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£1.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£13.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£20.2M

Current Liabilities

£6.4M

Fixed Assets

£7.2M

Debtors

£10.7M

Cost of Sales

£39.4M

Admin Expenses

£4.8M

Profit After Tax

-£1.1M

156avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£1.4M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.9M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£21.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20243.17

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.