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Duct Engineering (Luton) Limited

01135626

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

12 CHURCH SQUARE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1AE
Incorporated 21/09/1973

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

32990
Other manufacturing

Officers

Mr Stuart Rudd Ludlow

director · Since 30/11/1991

ENGINEER

BRITISH · FRANCE · Age 67

Also on 2 other boards

Miss Jenny Howard

secretary · Since 24/07/2025

Christelle Florence Ludlow

director · Since 24/07/2025

FINANCIAL ASSISTANT

FRENCH · FRANCE · Age 51

Mr Piotr Plona

director · Since 24/07/2025

ENGINEER

POLISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Stuart Rudd Ludlow

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 67

Church View Chambers, 38 Market Square, Toddington, LU5 6BS

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Peter John Smith

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

Church View Chambers, 38 Market Square, Toddington, LU5 6BS

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 2902+ SIC 32990 peers
64

Financial strength71th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.09× · 12/20
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 strength18/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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

£108k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£188k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£80k

Working capital

Current Assets

£941k

Current Liabilities

£861k

Fixed Assets

£36k

Debtors

£684k

19avg. employees

Director Loans(2021)

Directors owe company£2k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£117k
Prepared with BTCSoftware AP Solution 2025 12.1.03

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.09+£31k
20241.07+£1k
20231.07+£60k
20220.98-£5k
20210.96-£15k
20200.93+£9k
20190.92—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.