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European Tubes Limited

02276395

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

UNIT 9 PAGEFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WIGAN, WN6 7LA
Incorporated 12/07/1988

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46720
Wholesale of metals and metal ores

Officers

Mr. Kevin Charles Gratton

secretary · Since 12/07/1991

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 5 other boards

Mr. Kevin Charles Gratton

director · Since 12/07/1991

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Victoria Diane Flannery

director · Since 07/10/2010

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Ryan Kevin Gratton

director · Since 16/12/2025

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 32

Also on 2 other boards

Steven Charles Gratton

director · Since 16/12/2025

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 37

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

European Tubes Group Limited

75–100% shares

Unit 9, Pagefield Industrial Estate, Miry Lane, Wigan, WN6 7LA

Notified 09/01/2017

Former PSCs

Mr. Kevin Charles Gratton

Ceased 09/01/2017

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 15/05/2017Registered 23/05/2017
Charge
outstanding

EUROPEAN TUBES GROUP LIMITED

Created 03/02/2017Registered 03/02/2017
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 11/10/2001Registered 17/10/2001
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 23/03/1989Registered 31/03/1989Satisfied 11/06/2011

CompanyRankvs 58+ SIC 46720 peers
66

Financial strength88th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.12× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£311k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.4M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.5M

Current Liabilities

£1.8M

Fixed Assets

£122k

Debtors

£4.0M

Admin Expenses

£1.6M

Profit After Tax

£1.1M

34avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£885k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.12+£201k
20235.05+£254k
20223.77+£240k
20214.29+£253k
20203.79+£204k
20191.84+£81k
20182.15

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.