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Ling Metals Limited

02250947

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

6 - 7 STONE WAY, LAKESVIEW INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK, CANTERBURY, CT3 4GP
Incorporated 04/05/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/12/2025

Due 14/01/2027

On track

Industry

38110
Collection of non-hazardous waste
38120
Collection of hazardous waste
46770
Wholesale of waste and scrap

Officers

Mr Robin Peter Ling

director · Since 31/12/1990

SCRAP METAL DEALER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ling Uk Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

6-7 Stone Way, Stone Way, Lakesview International Business Park, Canterbury, CT3 4GP

Reg: 4632312 · England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED AND HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 08/02/2002Registered 08/02/2002
charge
outstanding

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED & HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 04/07/2001Registered 05/07/2001
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 04/03/1992Registered 09/03/1992
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 21/02/1990Registered 08/03/1990

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 38110 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.31× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£4.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£329k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.4M

Current Liabilities

£1.5M

Fixed Assets

£3.0M

Debtors

£2.9M

40avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£244k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.9M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2024 - FRS102_2024

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.31+£750k
20242.01—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.