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West Lancashire Steel Services Ltd.

01818508

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

ABBOTSFIELD ROAD, ST HELENS, WA9 4HU
Incorporated 22/05/1984

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25610
Treatment and coating of metals
46720
Wholesale of metals and metal ores

Officers

Mrs Christine Susan Howie

secretary · Since 06/07/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Stuart Howie

director · Since 06/07/1991

STEEL STOCK HOLDER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Christine Susan Howie

director · Since 31/05/2005

CO SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Chris Howie

director · Since 01/06/2011

STEEL STOCKHOLDING, SHOTBLASTERS & PAINT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Kate Smith

director · Since 01/06/2011

STEEL STOCKHOLDING, SHOTBLASTERS & PAINT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Stuart Howie

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 74

Abbotsfield Road, St Helens, WA9 4HU

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Christine Susan Howie

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 69

Abbotsfield Road, St Helens, WA9 4HU

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/12/2007Registered 18/12/2007
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/11/2007Registered 29/11/2007
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 07/05/2004Registered 15/05/2004
charge
satisfied

MERSEYSIDE SPECIAL INVESTMENT (SMALL FIRMS) FUND

Created 29/08/1997Registered 11/09/1997Satisfied 20/12/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 29/08/1997Registered 09/09/1997Satisfied 20/12/2007
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/11/1989Registered 22/11/1989Satisfied 01/09/2014
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/10/1986Registered 16/10/1986Satisfied 14/12/1989

CompanyRankvs 478+ SIC 25610 peers
49

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees10th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.73× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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478West Lancashire Steel Services Ltd.
55
How is this score calculated?
Financial strength21/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£784k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£8k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£135k

Working capital

Current Assets

£371k

Current Liabilities

£507k

Fixed Assets

£928k

Debtors

£331k

0avg. employees-10

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£792k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.73+£584k
20240.65+£14k
20230.79+£30k
20220.85+£79k
20210.78+£65k
20200.57+£6k
20190.69—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.