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H.B. Panelcraft Limited

01352138

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

87 - 89 WELLFIELD ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 8SP
Incorporated 08/02/1978

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

Officers

Gary Martin Harwood

director · Since 06/04/2004

MOTOR ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

M Paul Andrew Harwood

director · Since 06/04/2004

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Hbp (Holdings) Limited

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

87-89, Wellfield Road, Preston, PR1 8SP

Reg: 16307622 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 06/03/2026

Former PSCs

Mr Paul Andrew Harwood

Ceased 12/01/2026

Mr Gary Martin Harwood

Ceased 12/01/2026

Athol Street Holdings Limited

Ceased 06/03/2026

Charges0 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 05/03/2020Registered 06/03/2020Satisfied 27/08/2021

CompanyRankvs 38+ SIC 45200 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 9.35× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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

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

Going Concern Doubt

any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's and parent 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

£13.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£11.3M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£9.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£10.6M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£1.4M

Cost of Sales

£9.2M

Admin Expenses

£865k

Profit After Tax

£2.1M

63avg. employees-26

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£451k
Dividends paid-£160k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.9M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£10.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20249.35+£3.9M
20239.10+£1.7M
20227.96+£1.4M
20216.68+£858k
20204.62-£3.8M
20198.78+£9.0M
20187.82

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.