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H.L.Thorne & Co.Limited

00555418

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE METAL WORKS, OLDBURY, B69 3EX
Incorporated 01/10/1955

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/03/2026

Due 20/03/2027

On track

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mr George Edward Thorne

director · Since 01/02/2020

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Michael Kevin Turner

director · Since 03/10/2022

TRADING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Ms Paula Marie Powell

secretary · Since 28/04/2025

Also on 2 other boards

Ms Paula Marie Powell

director · Since 28/04/2025

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Michael John Hutchinson

director · Since 30/09/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 10 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Malcolm Roger Thorne

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 70

The Metal Works, Union Road, Oldbury, B69 3EX

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Sarah Ann Thorne

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 66

The Metal Works, Union Road, Oldbury, B69 3EX

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THORNE TRUVEST

Created 29/07/2025Registered 30/07/2025

CompanyRankvs 2108+ SIC 25990 peers
53

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees10th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.74× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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

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

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£10.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£44k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£7.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£17.8M

Current Liabilities

£10.2M

Fixed Assets

£2.5M

Debtors

£12.1M

Cost of Sales

£81.4M

Admin Expenses

£2.6M

Profit After Tax

£875k

0avg. employees-26

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£267k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.6M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£10.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.74+£345k
20243.54+£538k
20232.11+£73k
20222.13+£554k
20212.45

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.