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Bell Gears Limited

00536737

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
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Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

FRESTAN WORKS, SHEFFIELD, S4 7SE
Incorporated 11/08/1954

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/08/2025

Due 25/08/2026

On track

Industry

25620
Machining

Officers

Craig Arthur Bell

director · Since 25/08/1991

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Mrs Tanya Bell

secretary · Since 28/11/2008

OTHER

Persons with Significant Control

Craig Arthur Bell

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 61

Frestan Works, Carwood Road, Sheffield, S4 7SE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 251+ SIC 25620 peers
71

Financial strength75th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees78th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.48× · 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 strength19/25 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 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£499k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£355k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£447k

Working capital

Current Assets

£575k

Current Liabilities

£128k

Fixed Assets

£66k

Debtors

£179k

12avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£513k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.48-£36k
20234.18+£89k
20223.27+£43k
20213.37-£26k
20205.53+£33k
20193.49+£66k
20182.31

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.