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A.P.M. Metals Limited

00844605

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
60 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

PLANTATION WORKS EUROLINK WAY, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 3HH
Incorporated 05/04/1965

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/11/2025

Due 04/12/2026

On track

Industry

38320
Recovery of sorted materials

Officers

Mr Peter Alan Hyams

director · Since 20/11/1991

WORKS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 68

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Alan Gerard Hyams

director · Since 17/01/2003

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Gareth Peter Hyams

director · Since 16/01/2013

YARD MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

A.P.M. Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

Plantation Works Eurolink Way, Crown Quay Lane, Sittingbourne, ME10 3HH

Reg: 05361602 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
satisfied

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Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 08/08/2014Registered 08/08/2014
charge
outstanding

THE AMP METALS LTD PENSIONS SCHEME

Created 07/11/2011Registered 12/11/2011
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 07/06/2011Registered 08/06/2011
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 15/08/1992Registered 19/08/1992
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 04/06/1982Registered 11/06/1982
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 19/05/1978Registered 24/05/1978

CompanyRankvs 26+ SIC 38320 peers
68

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.6× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Turnover

£30.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£83k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£9k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.5M

Current Liabilities

£980k

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£3.4M

Cost of Sales

£30.0M

Gross Profit

£915k

Admin Expenses

£955k

Operating Profit

-£40k

Profit After Tax

-£37k

21avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£167k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£654k
NI contributions£77k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.8M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.60-£37k
20243.90

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.