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Autofour Precision Engineering Limited

01961199

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

UNIT 5 ALSTONE LANE IND EST, CHELTENHAM, GL51 8HF
Incorporated 19/11/1985

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25940
Manufacture of fasteners and screw machine products
28150
Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements

Officers

Mr Malcolm David Burdock

secretary · Since 30/09/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Malcolm David Burdock

director · Since 30/09/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 5 other boards

Mr John Howard Davies

director · Since 30/09/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Malcolm David Burdock

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 79

Unit 5 Alstone Lane Ind Est, Cheltenham, GL51 8HF

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Howard Davies

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 74

Unit 5 Alstone Lane Ind Est, Cheltenham, GL51 8HF

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 77+ SIC 25940 peers
63

Financial strength72th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.02× · 12/20
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 strength18/25 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£537k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£84k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£27k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£1.1M

Fixed Assets

£595k

Debtors

£820k

26avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2019)

Corp tax£31k
Dividends paid£86k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£622k
Signed by 01961199 2024-07-01 2025-06-30 01961199 2025-06-30 01961199 core:CapitalRedemptionReserve 2025-06-30 01961199 core:RetaiPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.02+£0
20251.02+£76k
20240.93-£48k
20230.98-£66k
20221.07-£61k
20211.11-£135k
20201.17+£183k
20190.80+£40k
20180.70

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.