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F.T. Gearing Systems Limited

01349963

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

UNIT 3 NORTHTOWN TRADING ESTATE, ALDERSHOT, GU12 4UB
Incorporated 25/01/1978

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25620
Machining
28150
Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements

Officers

Bryan Mcelwee

director · Since 22/04/2022

PRIVATE EQUITY PRINCIPAL

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 40

Mr James Callan

director · Since 31/01/2025

CEO

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Kenneth Morin

director · Since 18/03/2025

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

AMERICAN · UNITED STATES · Age 44

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Gear Bidco Limited

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

Suite 1, 3rd Floor 11 - 12, St James’S Square, London, SW1Y 4LB

Reg: 13977606 · Uk Companies House Register · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 22/04/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Graham Desmond Fitzgerald

Ceased 22/04/2022

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CompanyRankvs 347+ SIC 25620 peers
59

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees24th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.4× · 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.

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

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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£14.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.8M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£5.8M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£10.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£12.9M

Current Liabilities

£2.9M

Fixed Assets

£6.6M

Debtors

£4.9M

Admin Expenses

£3.4M

Profit After Tax

£4.9M

1avg. employees-95

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£128k
Dividends paid£2.8M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.2M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£16.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20254.40+£2.9M
20243.70+£1.7M
20234.12-£429k
20225.14-£5.4M
20212.30+£1.5M
20201.69+£10.6M
20191.25+£1.3M
20181.09

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.