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London & Kent Metals Limited

02272767

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

BROOKER HOUSE SYMMONDS DRIVE, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 3SY
Incorporated 30/06/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/10/2025

Due 14/11/2026

On track

Industry

38320
Recovery of sorted materials

Officers

Mr Gareth Peter Hyams

director · Since 04/12/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

A.P.M. Services Limited

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

1st Floor, 73-81 Southwark Bridge Road, London, SE1 0NQ

Reg: 14828506 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 04/12/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Gary Francis Eastwood

Ceased 04/12/2025

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/06/2011Registered 29/06/2011

CompanyRankvs 1074+ SIC 38320 peers
36

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.43× · 2/20
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 strength0/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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 03/12/2025

Net Worth

-£1.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£49k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£2.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£3.5M

Fixed Assets

£279k

Debtors

£1.4M

18avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£30k
Assets less current liabilities-£1.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.43

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.