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Capco Palmer Steels Limited

01842704

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

The Crescent, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5NL
Incorporated 22/08/1984

Previously known as

Freshpress Limited · until 20/09/1984

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/03/2026

Due 22/03/2027

On track

Industry

46720
Wholesale of metals and metal ores

Officers

Mr George Marston Roberts

director · Since 02/10/1995

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Ian Johnson

director · Since 01/12/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Mrs Katie Louise Kartal

director · Since 01/03/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 1 other board

Mr Michael Thomas Smith

director · Since 28/10/2022

ACCOUNTANT

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Michael Smith

secretary · Since 28/10/2022

George Marston Roberts

director · Since 02/10/1995

British · England · Age 82

Ian Johnson

director · Since 01/12/2008

British · United Kingdom · Age 64

Katie Louise Kartal

director · Since 01/03/2017

British · England · Age 47

Michael Smith

secretary · Since 28/10/2022

Michael Thomas Smith

director · Since 28/10/2022

English · England · Age 57

Former

Arthur Palmer

director · Resigned 29/03/1996

John Michael Murray

secretary · Resigned 01/12/2008

James Godfrey Smart

director · Resigned 14/11/2016

John Stephen Murray

secretary · Resigned 28/10/2022

John Stephen Murray

director · Resigned 16/11/2023

John Michael Murray

director · Resigned 14/12/2023

Robin Moseley

director · Resigned 28/06/2024

Malcolm Lawrence Turley

director · Resigned 13/11/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ian Johnson

Significant control

British · England · Age 64

The Crescent, Birmingham, B18 5NL

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr James Godfrey Smart

Ceased 08/06/2018

Mr Robin Moseley

Ceased 28/06/2024

Mr Malcolm Lawrence Turley

Ceased 13/11/2025

Mr John Stephen Murray

Ceased 02/12/2025

Mr George Marston Roberts

Ceased 02/12/2025

Ms Lesley Ann Davis

Ceased 02/12/2025

Mrs Sandra Margot Smart

Ceased 24/02/2020

Mr John Michael Murray

Ceased 02/12/2025

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 03/07/2023Registered 13/07/2023
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 12/05/2001Registered 15/05/2001
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 26/03/1987Registered 30/03/1987

Change History

statusactive
2026-07-18

Active

typeltd
2026-07-18

Private Limited Company

address line1The Crescent
2026-07-18

THE CRESCENT

post townBirmingham
2026-07-18

BIRMINGHAM

CompanyRankvs 205+ SIC 46720 peers
72

Financial strength86th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.5× · 16/20
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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£403

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.1M

Current Liabilities

£2.1M

Fixed Assets

£254k

Debtors

£2.0M

23avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.50-£277k
20241.48+£60k
20231.45

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.