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Dent Steel Services (Yorkshire) Limited

01291878

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

LOW MOOR STEEL WORKS, BRADFORD, BD12 0QN
Incorporated 22/12/1976

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/06/2026

Due 25/06/2027

On track

Industry

46120
Agents involved in the sale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals

Officers

Mr James Christopher Stokes Bsc

director · Since 16/03/2020

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 6 other boards

Mrs Ik Eng Chen

secretary · Since 16/01/2024

Mr David Conway Richardson

director · Since 21/07/2025

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

BRITISH · WALES · Age 60

Also on 23 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Dent Steel Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Low Moor Steel Works, New Works Road, Bradford, BD12 0QN

Reg: 06042023 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 22/05/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Gregory Frederick Hutchings

Ceased 22/05/2023

Charges6 outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 46120 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.69× · 20/20
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.

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

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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£12.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.4M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.6M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£12.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£19.2M

Current Liabilities

£7.1M

Fixed Assets

£699k

Debtors

£12.4M

Cost of Sales

£17.6M

Admin Expenses

£4.7M

Profit After Tax

£1.9M

59avg. employees+3

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.6M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£12.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.69+£1.9M
20232.24+£2.1M
20222.14+£2.0M
20211.90—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.