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Lambda Photometrics Limited

01332370

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

LAMBDA HOUSE, HARPENDEN, AL5 5BZ
Incorporated 03/10/1977

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

33130
Repair of electronic and optical equipment
46690
Wholesale of other machinery and equipment
74909
Other professional, scientific and technical activities

Officers

Mr Peter Michael Clarke

secretary · Since 31/12/2006

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Ian Cambell Ramsay

director · Since 01/12/2012

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian Cambell Ramsay

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 60

The Barn, Golden Square, Henfield, BN5 9DP

Notified 01/01/2017

Former PSCs

Polytec Ltd

Ceased 01/01/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 18/10/2017Registered 20/10/2017
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 25/02/2008Registered 28/02/2008Satisfied 29/09/2017
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 02/06/1993Registered 22/06/1993Satisfied 06/10/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 03/07/1985Registered 17/07/1985Satisfied 06/10/2012
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 19/06/1985Registered 10/07/1985Satisfied 06/10/2012
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 03/04/1985Registered 15/04/1985
charge
satisfied

HARPENDEN BUILDING SOCIETY.

Created 01/04/1982Registered 07/04/1982Satisfied 06/10/2012

CompanyRankvs 46+ SIC 33130 peers
76

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.64× · 16/20
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 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£904k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.5M

Current Liabilities

£2.1M

Fixed Assets

£816k

Debtors

£1.8M

19avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.2M
Signed by 2024-01-01Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.64+£164k
20231.52+£30k
20221.62+£170k
20211.52+£218k
20201.48+£79k
20201.65

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.