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Metlab Supplies Limited

01794167

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

UNIT 7 GLENDALE AVENUE, FLINTSHIRE, CH5 2QP
Incorporated 23/02/1984

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46900
Non-specialised wholesale trade

Officers

Barry Metcalf

director · Since 29/10/1990

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 2 other boards

Ian Metcalf

director · Since 31/10/1990

HOME SALES MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 63

Also on 2 other boards

Former

Mrs Denise Metcalf

secretary · Resigned 30/06/2026

Mrs Denise Metcalf

director · Resigned 30/06/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Ian Metcalf

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 63

Churn House, Demage Lane, Lea By Backford, CH1 6NU

Notified 04/06/2016

Barry Metcalf

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 65

Eaton Lodge, Eccleston, Chester, CH4 9JF

Notified 04/06/2016

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 03/05/2024Registered 08/05/2024
Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 01/08/2019Registered 01/08/2019
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 25/01/2017Registered 26/01/2017Satisfied 14/05/2026
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 21/01/2004Registered 22/01/2004
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 01/05/2003Registered 17/05/2003
charge
outstanding

THE WELSH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Created 03/07/1989Registered 12/07/1989
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/06/1989Registered 04/07/1989
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 27/10/1985Registered 06/11/1985

CompanyRankvs 4657+ SIC 46900 peers
50

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees25th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.15× · 12/20
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 strength24/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£161k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.5M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.8M

Current Liabilities

£6.8M

Fixed Assets

£435k

Debtors

£5.5M

Admin Expenses

£2.4M

Profit After Tax

£1.1M

0avg. employees-32

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£614k
Dividends paid£790k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£917k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.15+£294k
20241.10+£5k
20231.11+£160k
20221.11+£172k
20211.09—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.