C. Brown & Sons (Steel) Limited
00528385
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/05/2024
full
Next accounts due
28/02/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 31/08/2025
Due 14/09/2026
Industry
Officers
director · Since 05/04/2025
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48
Also on 21 other boards
director · Since 06/04/2025
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68
Also on 12 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
C. Brown Services Limited
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
Julian Heathcote (practitioner) · Paul James Meadows (practitioner)
CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 24320 peers20
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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
Tax at Year End
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.17 |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.