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Swain Container Solutions Limited

01445943

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

VULCAN HOUSE MEDWAY FREIGHT CENTRE, ROCHESTER, ME2 2BD
Incorporated 29/08/1979

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 26/09/2025

Due 10/10/2026

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Andrew John Baxter

director · Since 01/01/2010

British

Matthew Deer

director · Since 27/06/2018

British

Stuart James Rigby

director · Since 27/06/2018

British

Former

David Antony Grummitt

secretary · Resigned 25/03/2005

Christina Joanna Lythall

secretary · Resigned 31/03/2010

Margaret Mahoney

secretary · Resigned 11/07/1992

Mark Stephen Mahoney

secretary · Resigned 01/10/2013

Mark Stephen Mahoney

director · Resigned 01/10/2013

Stephen Patrick Mahoney

director · Resigned 27/06/2018

Robert John Swain

director · Resigned 11/06/2008

CompanyRankvs 560+ SIC 49410 peers
80

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.83× · 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

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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£14.3M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£14.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£48k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£866k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£12.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£16.2M

Current Liabilities

£4.2M

Fixed Assets

£5.1M

Debtors

£16.1M

Cost of Sales

£12.5M

Gross Profit

£1.8M

Admin Expenses

£2.4M

Operating Profit

-£587k

Profit After Tax

-£649k

56avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2017)

Corp tax£327k
Dividends paid£5k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.5M
NI contributions£263k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£17.0M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.83-£649k
20245.36+£3.7M
20173.84

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.