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Littler Machinery Limited

01220778

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

OASIS BUSINESS PARK PRESCOTT ROAD, LANCASHIRE, WN8 9RE
Incorporated 28/07/1975

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46140
Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft

Officers

Miss Ann Elizabeth Littler

director · Since 12/07/1991

LINGUIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Richard Alan Yates Littler

director · Since 12/07/1991

PLANT ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Also on 2 other boards

Lesley Littler

secretary · Since 20/12/2006

BRITISH · Age 58

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard Alan Yates Littler

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 60

Oasis Business Park, Prescott Road, Lancashire, WN8 9RE

Notified 12/07/2016

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CompanyRankvs 1328+ SIC 46140 peers
44

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.83× · 6/20
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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/02/2025

Net Worth

£5.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£784k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£1.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.0M

Current Liabilities

£7.2M

Fixed Assets

£15.7M

Debtors

£2.8M

Cost of Sales

£6.6M

Admin Expenses

£891k

Profit After Tax

£219k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0
Dividends paid£434k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£337k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£3.1M
Assets less current liabilities£14.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.83+£0
20250.83-£215k
20240.63+£465k
20230.76+£1.3M
20220.83+£278k
20210.65

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.