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D.S. Fasteners Limited

01243088

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

89 HIGH STREET, IPSWICH, IP7 5EA
Incorporated 05/02/1976

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25930
Manufacture of wire products, chain and springs

Officers

Mr Alec Vernon Scales

director · Since 01/02/2004

SEED MERCHANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Goldflash Ventures Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

89 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5EA

Reg: 04971828 · England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 109+ SIC 25930 peers
57

Financial strength52th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees28th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.7× · 20/20
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 strength13/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/01/2025

Net Worth

£233k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£198k

Working capital

Current Assets

£314k

Current Liabilities

£116k

Fixed Assets

£51k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£249k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.70+£88k
20241.59+£37k
20231.38+£16k
20221.40+£46k
20211.33-£40k
20201.31+£17k
20191.19

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.