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H. Payne And Sons (Metals) Limited

00701284

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

HIGH MEADOW FARM, TRING, HP23 6LD
Incorporated 21/08/1961

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr Roger Gilbert Payne

director · Since 31/12/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Roger Gilbert Payne

secretary · Since 11/03/1996

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 11 other boards

Michael James Payne

director · Since 01/01/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Jennifer Payne

director · Since 14/01/2002

SECRETARY

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Roger Gilbert Payne

50–75% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 78

High Meadow Farm, Chivery, Tring, HP23 6LD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/06/1976Registered 28/06/1976
charge
outstanding

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL LTD

Created 21/05/1976Registered 27/05/1976
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/03/1976Registered 25/03/1976

CompanyRankvs 11863+ SIC 68209 peers
73

Financial strength87th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.76× · 16/20
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 strength22/25 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£374k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£57k

Working capital

Current Assets

£133k

Current Liabilities

£76k

Fixed Assets

£317k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£374k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.76-£2k
20232.17+£9k
20212.06+£11k
20202.26-£22k
20193.29-£9k
20182.74+£6k
20172.14—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.