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Butterworth Laboratories Limited

01185121

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
85 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

54/56 WALDEGRAVE ROAD, MIDDLESEX, TW11 8NY
Incorporated 25/09/1974

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/04/2025

Due 14/05/2026

On track

Industry

74909
Other professional, scientific and technical activities

Officers

Paris Sheppard

secretary · Since 01/04/2024

John Marchant Gearey

director · Since 27/09/2000

British

David John Hawkins

director · Since 01/02/2017

British

David Andrew Riches

director · Since 01/01/2019

British

Paris Sheppard

director · Since 03/07/2024

British

Patrick David Stewart

director · Since 01/02/2017

British

Former

Kenneth Edward Butterworth

secretary · Resigned 27/09/2000

John Marchant Gearey

secretary · Resigned 31/03/2024

Doris Emily Butterworth

director · Resigned 23/09/2022

Kenneth Edward Butterworth

director · Resigned 16/08/2006

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 74909 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.06× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 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.

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

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

Going Concern Doubt

or ∙ the directors have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the company's ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Other information The directors are responsible for the o

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2024

Turnover

£8.4M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£9.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£5.7M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.7M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£3.7M

Debtors

£2.0M

Cost of Sales

£4.9M

Gross Profit

£3.6M

Admin Expenses

£2.6M

Operating Profit

£1.0M

Profit After Tax

£910k

84avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£254k
Dividends paid£70k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.9M
NI contributions£446k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£28k
Assets less current liabilities£9.8M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20245.06+£840k
20234.48

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.