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Maxwells (Sunderland) Limited

00618332

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

UNIT 4, BIRTLEY, DH3 2BQ
Incorporated 06/01/1959

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/10/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/07/2025

Due 24/07/2026

On track

Industry

47520
Retail sale of hardware, paints and glass in specialised stores

Officers

Neil Maxwell

secretary · Since 30/09/2001

British

Alison Maxwell

director

British

Fraser Maxwell

director · Since 03/02/1992

British

Ian Maxwell

director

British

Keith Maxwell

director

British

Neil Maxwell

director

British

Former

Zillah Mary Maxwell

secretary · Resigned 30/09/2001

John Donald Maxwell

director · Resigned 30/09/2001

Zillah Mary Maxwell

director · Resigned 30/09/2001

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 47520 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.6× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

Employees15/15 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

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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Turnover

£6.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£5.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£880k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£222k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.1M

Current Liabilities

£823k

Fixed Assets

£4.2M

Debtors

£70k

Cost of Sales

£3.1M

Gross Profit

£3.0M

Admin Expenses

£2.8M

Operating Profit

£212k

Profit After Tax

£201k

87avg. employees-11

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£31k
Dividends paid£100k

Director Loans(2023)

Company owes directors£317k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.0M
NI contributions£162k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.60+£752k
20242.46+£129k
20232.01—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.