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A.C.L. Engineering Limited

01476789

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

ANGLIA HOUSE, SANDOWN ROAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 7UA
Incorporated 01/02/1980

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 06/07/2026

Due 20/07/2027

On track

Industry

46140
Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft

Officers

Steven William Smithard

secretary · Since 24/02/2009

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Mr Steven William Smithard

director · Since 14/07/2014

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Mark David Ford

director · Since 09/02/2026

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Also on 2 other boards

Mr David Scripps

director · Since 09/02/2026

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Kate Smithard

director · Since 09/02/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Acl 2014 Holdings Limited

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

Anglia House, Sandown Road, Watford, WD24 7UA

Reg: 09102653 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

JOHN PATRICK LUKE DOHERTY

Created 09/02/2026Registered 24/02/2026
Charge
outstanding

ARBUTHNOT COMMERCIAL ASSET BASED LENDING LIMITED

Created 09/02/2026Registered 10/02/2026
Charge
outstanding

ARBUTHNOT COMMERCIAL ASSET BASED LENDING LIMITED

Created 09/02/2026Registered 10/02/2026
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/08/2007Registered 15/08/2007Satisfied 06/10/2025

CompanyRankvs 56+ SIC 46140 peers
78

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.24× · 20/20
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 strength23/25 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£1.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£889k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.7M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£154k

Debtors

£1.4M

31avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£126k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.24+£206k
20242.18+£303k
20231.64

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.