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F.J. Pistol Machinery Limited

00710942

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
79 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

EMBATOOL WORKS, LONDON COLNEY, AL2 1QL
Incorporated 18/12/1961

Compliance

Last accounts

28/08/2024

micro entity

Next accounts due

28/05/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/11/2025

Due 01/12/2026

On track

Industry

28930
Manufacture of machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing

Officers

Mr Neil George Pistol

director · Since 04/05/1991

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 11 other boards

Viveca Jacqueline Pistol

director · Since 04/05/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

F.J.Pistol Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

C/O F.Pistol Holdings Limited, Embatool Works, London Colney, AL2 1QL

Reg: 03300725 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 13/01/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Neil George Pistol

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 20/07/2004Registered 31/07/2004
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/09/2000Registered 18/09/2000
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/09/1990Registered 16/10/1990

CompanyRankvs 143+ SIC 28930 peers
50

Financial strength43th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
Employees48th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.02× · 12/20
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 strength11/25 pts

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

Employees7/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 28/08/2024

Net Worth

£5k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£5k

Working capital

Current Assets

£280k

Current Liabilities

£276k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5k
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.02-£12
20231.02+£0
20221.02-£87
20211.02-£74
20201.02-£55
20191.02

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.