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G.W.S. Precision Sheet Metal Limited

00816444

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

BIGODS HALL, BIGODS LANE, ESSEX, CM6 3BE
Incorporated 20/08/1964

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25500
Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy

Officers

Mr Julian Tapp

secretary · Since 18/07/1997

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Julian Tapp

director · Since 18/07/1997

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Peter Stuart Moore

director · Since 01/06/2023

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Persons with Significant Control

Julian Tapp

50–75% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Bigods Hall, Bigods Lane, Great Dunmow, CM6 3BE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Catherine Jane Helen Viala

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 56

Bigods Hall, Bigods Lane, Great Dunmow, CM6 3BE

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr George Walter Havis

Ceased 21/04/2021

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/05/2015Registered 11/05/2015
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/10/2014Registered 31/10/2014

CompanyRankvs 131+ SIC 25500 peers
61

Financial strength61th percentile among SIC peers · 15/25
Employees65th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.93× · 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 strength15/25 pts

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

Employees10/15 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£148k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£141k

Working capital

Current Assets

£285k

Current Liabilities

£148k

Fixed Assets

£9k

6avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£150k
Signed by Mr J Tapp 18 February 2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.93+£0
20251.93+£33k
20241.77+£15k
20231.70+£51k
20221.54+£4k
20211.69+£17k
20200.97+£5k
20190.84+£39k
20180.61—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.