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L.S. Systems Limited

02329261

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

184 BLACKGATE LANE, PRESTON, PR4 6UU
Incorporated 16/12/1988

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46180
Agents specialised in the sale of other particular products

Officers

Mrs Kathleen Celanie Ball

secretary · Since 16/12/1988

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 15 other boards

Mrs Kathleen Celanie Ball

director · Since 16/12/1988

SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 15 other boards

Mr Darren Terence Craig Mcdonald

director · Since 01/05/1998

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Keith James Ball

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 74

184 Blackgate Lane, Preston, PR4 6UU

Notified 07/04/2016

Mrs Kathleen Celanie Ball

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 73

184 Blackgate Lane, Preston, PR4 6UU

Notified 07/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 21/01/2026Registered 22/01/2026
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 17/03/1989Registered 23/03/1989

CompanyRankvs 3548+ SIC 46180 peers
37

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.47× · 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.

Employees15/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

-£479k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£534

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£627k

Working capital

Current Assets

£553k

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£489k

Debtors

£297k

25avg. employees-9

Tax at Year End(2020)

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£15k
Assets less current liabilities-£139k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.47-£267k
20230.77-£602k
20221.18-£593k
20211.39+£7k
20201.24

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.