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W.P. Metals Limited

00902557

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

WESTGATE, WALSALL, WS9 8DJ
Incorporated 03/04/1967

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Alexander William Weeds

director · Since 01/05/2012

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Paul Barry Burns

director · Since 01/10/2023

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 8 other boards

Richard Andrew Davies

director · Since 03/06/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 5 other boards

Gordon Paul Mclean

director · Since 03/06/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Alexander William Weeds

secretary · Since 13/02/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Watts Clift Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

Watts Clift Holdings Limited, Westgate, Walsall, WS9 8DJ

Reg: 00751983 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SUZANNE MARY URSELL · PATRICK MICHAEL DOYLE · THE ERIC BERTRAM WATTS WILL TRUST

Created 11/06/2024Registered 12/06/2024
Charge
outstanding

CLOSE INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 03/06/2024Registered 11/06/2024
Charge
outstanding

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 03/06/2024Registered 11/06/2024
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/02/2005Registered 26/02/2005Satisfied 04/06/2024
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 05/01/2005Registered 06/01/2005Satisfied 20/06/2016
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 05/01/2005Registered 06/01/2005Satisfied 20/06/2016
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/12/2004Registered 09/12/2004Satisfied 04/06/2024
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/12/2004Registered 09/12/2004Satisfied 04/06/2024
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/12/2004Registered 09/12/2004Satisfied 04/06/2024
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 28/04/1995Registered 11/05/1995Satisfied 04/06/2024
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 04/01/1988Registered 14/01/1988Satisfied 20/06/2016
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 01/09/1986Registered 11/09/1986Satisfied 30/06/2016
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 25/03/1985Registered 03/04/1985Satisfied 04/06/2024
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/01/1984Registered 13/02/1984Satisfied 04/06/2024
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 13/07/1972Registered 25/07/1972Satisfied 04/06/2024

CompanyRankvs 1667+ SIC 46900 peers
75

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.94× · 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.

Employees15/15 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£1.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£45k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.2M

Current Liabilities

£2.7M

Fixed Assets

£227k

Debtors

£4.2M

21avg. employees-3

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£1.3M
Assets less current liabilities£2.7M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.94-£4.5M
20242.33+£416k
20231.93+£582k
20221.54+£2.1M
20211.46+£418k
20201.42

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.