F.C. Brown (Steel Equipment) Limited
00693397
Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 3 outstanding charges (-6)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/07/2025
full
Next accounts due
30/04/2027
Confirmation statement
Last: 05/02/2026
Due 19/02/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 01/03/2023
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61
Also on 5 other boards
director · Since 03/07/2024
ACCOUNTANT
BRITISH · WALES · Age 59
Also on 3 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Bisley Office Equipment Limited
Bisley Factory, Caswell Way, Newport, NP19 4PW
Reg: 00690594 · England And Wales · Private Limited
Notified 06/04/2016
Former PSCs
Mr Anthony Charles Brown
Ceased 04/04/2023
Mr Richard David Costin
Ceased 08/05/2026
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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 31010 peers70
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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
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 31/07/2024
Net Worth
£27.0M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£7.5M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£1.6M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£13.7M
Working capital
Current Assets
£25.5M
Current Liabilities
£11.9M
Fixed Assets
£13.4M
Debtors
£14.1M
Cost of Sales
£35.1M
Admin Expenses
£102k
Profit After Tax
£1.4M
Tax at Year End(2021)
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.15 | +£532k |
| 2023 | 1.59 | +£6.9M |
| 2022 | 1.03 | +£1.4M |
| 2021 | 0.98 | +£355k |
| 2020 | 0.88 | -£11.4M |
| 2019 | 1.22 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.