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Scientific Drilling Controls Limited

01948245

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

CONNECT HOUSE 133 - 137 ALEXANDRA ROAD, LONDON, SW19 7JY
Incorporated 18/09/1985

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

09100
Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction

Officers

Mr Michael Leahy

director · Since 05/01/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Michael Roy Shewan

director · Since 06/01/2016

VICE PRESIDENT

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Scientific Drilling International, Inc.

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors
Significant control

16701 Greenspoint Park Drive, 16701 Greenspoint Park Drive, Houston

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

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satisfied

AMF OVERSEAS CORPORATIONS

Created 09/05/1986Registered 15/05/1986Satisfied 29/07/1988

CompanyRankvs 116+ SIC 09100 peers
68

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees17th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.82× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 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

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

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent 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 c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£16.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£7.1M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£14.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£18.1M

Current Liabilities

£3.8M

Fixed Assets

£2.6M

Debtors

£11.0M

Profit After Tax

£2.9M

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£12.0M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.82-£5.5M
20235.06-£2.7M
20225.90-£6.8M
202110.61—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.