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Universal Marking Systems Limited

00761969

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

DUKES MILL STATION APPROACH, ALTON, GU34 5EN
Incorporated 24/05/1963

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

28290
28290

Officers

Mr Jeffrey Alfred Sawdy

director · Since 01/05/1992

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Mrs Sara Jane Sawdy

secretary · Since 01/04/2002

SALES & MARKETING

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Sara Jane Sawdy

director · Since 06/01/2017

SALES & MARKETING

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Jeffrey Alfred Sawdy

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 66

Dukes Mill, Station Approach, Alton, GU34 5EN

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Sara Jane Sawdy

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 60

Dukes Mill, Station Approach, Alton, GU34 5EN

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 12/06/2009Registered 19/06/2009
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 29/11/2000Registered 01/12/2000Satisfied 02/09/2011
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 21/11/2000Registered 25/11/2000Satisfied 02/09/2011

CompanyRankvs 478+ SIC 28290 peers
45

Financial strength7th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees76th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.01× · 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 strength2/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

-£22k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£4k

Working capital

Current Assets

£270k

Current Liabilities

£266k

Fixed Assets

£14k

Debtors

£84k

8avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2019)

Dividends paid£8k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£18k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.01
20231.16
20221.49-£71k
20212.15+£7k
20201.67+£23k
20191.16+£20k
20181.19-£77k
20171.28

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.