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A.J. Metal Products Limited

01809543

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 6, BRIERLY HILL, DY5 3TF
Incorporated 17/04/1984

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mrs Susan Moira Howles

secretary · Since 08/01/2001

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 1 other board

Mr Geoffrey Leslie Howles

director · Since 08/01/2001

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Faye Alexandra Smail

director · Since 09/01/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Howles Engineering Ltd

75–100% shares

10, Charlemont Gardens, Walsall, WS5 3RD

Reg: 04086101 · Gb · Limited

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
satisfied

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charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 20/04/2006Registered 26/04/2006Satisfied 05/07/2024
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED ("SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 22/01/2001Registered 24/01/2001Satisfied 09/05/2007
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/01/2001Registered 12/01/2001Satisfied 12/01/2007

CompanyRankvs 256+ SIC 25990 peers
77

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.57× · 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 strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees13/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.8M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£144k

Debtors

£1.1M

20avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£93k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.57+£444k
20233.20+£337k
20223.73+£182k
20214.98+£94k
20204.61+£163k
20183.78+£15k
20173.83—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.