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Ashton Steel Stockholders Limited

00970970

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

STATION YARD, GLOSSOP, SK13 1AA
Incorporated 26/01/1970

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46720
Wholesale of metals and metal ores

Officers

Mr Andrew Edward Guest

director · Since 28/06/2002

WOKS MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Mr Paul Anthony White

director · Since 28/06/2002

SALES MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Ashton Steel Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

Station Yard, Station Road, Glossop, SK13 1AA

Reg: 04398221 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
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charge
satisfied

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Created 28/06/2002Registered 04/07/2002Satisfied 16/04/2025
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satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

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charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

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Created 26/03/1984Registered 31/03/1984Satisfied 07/10/1994
charge
satisfied

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Created 18/10/1972Registered 24/10/1972Satisfied 07/10/1994

CompanyRankvs 271+ SIC 46720 peers
69

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees83th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.99× · 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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees12/15 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£697k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.4M

Current Liabilities

£703k

Fixed Assets

£361k

Debtors

£844k

6avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£174k
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EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.99-£60k
20241.94-£59k
20231.69+£25k
20221.79+£396k
20211.51+£151k
20201.22-£14k
20191.27-£4k
20181.26+£62k
20171.21—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.