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Benford Automatic Company Limited

00797872

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

22 VILLIER STREET, MIDDLESEX, UB8 2PU
Incorporated 24/03/1964

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Christopher Roy Benford

director · Since 19/12/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 3 other boards

Christopher Roy Benford

secretary · Since 30/09/1997

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Christopher Roy Benford

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 62

22, Villier Street, Middlesex, UB8 2PU

Notified 06/04/2016

Douglas John Benford

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

22, Villier Street, Middlesex, UB8 2PU

Notified 06/04/2016

John Charles Benford

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 55

22, Villier Street, Middlesex, UB8 2PU

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 25/10/1999Registered 08/11/1999
charge
outstanding

ROYSCOT TRUST PLC, ROYSCOT LEASING LTD, ROYSCOT INDUSTRIAL LEASING LTD, ROYSCOT COMMERCIALLEASI

Created 19/07/1999Registered 22/07/1999

CompanyRankvs 18936+ SIC 96090 peers
62

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees16th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2× · 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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£469k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£17k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

—

Working capital

Current Assets

£164k

Current Liabilities

£82k

Fixed Assets

£308k

Debtors

£147k

0avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£0
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.00-£38k
20242.12+£27k
20232.87+£26k
20222.98+£28k
20212.58-£59k
20202.23+£117k
20192.00+£28k
20172.05—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.