Metro Shipping Limited
01487078
Healthy
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/12/2024
full
Next accounts due
30/09/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 02/09/2025
Due 16/09/2026
Industry
Officers
Nicholas Kevin Brooks
secretary · Since 31/07/2019
Laurence James Burford
director · Since 22/10/2025
British
Grant Anthony Liddell
director · Since 14/12/2021
British
Iain Robert Liddell
director · Since 22/10/2010
British
Andrew Phillip Smith
director · Since 03/01/2023
British
Former
Anthony Keith Phillips
secretary · Resigned 22/10/2010
Barry Tuck
secretary · Resigned 31/07/2019
Paul Carlile
director · Resigned 31/03/2023
Arnold Mark Kaplan
director · Resigned 22/10/2010
Kevin Lake
director · Resigned 03/01/2023
Anthony Keith Phillips
director · Resigned 22/10/2010
Andrew White
director · Resigned 22/10/2025
CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 50200 peers80
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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 31/12/2024
Turnover
£169.7M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
£92.6M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£85.3M
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£20.9M
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£92.6M
Working capital
Current Assets
£110.8M
Current Liabilities
£18.2M
Fixed Assets
£25k
Debtors
£15k
Cost of Sales
£136.7M
Gross Profit
£33.1M
Admin Expenses
£17.9M
Operating Profit
£16.9M
Profit After Tax
£15.6M
Tax at Year End
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.09 | +£17.5M |
| 2022 | 3.46 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.