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P.L. Shipping Limited

02393318

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

16 WEST STREET, SITTINGBOURNE, ME10 1AW
Incorporated 08/06/1989

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

52220
Service activities incidental to water transportation

Officers

Peter Cairns Laird

director

English

Former

Lucia Brandon

secretary · Resigned 17/06/2005

Lesley Susan Forster

secretary · Resigned 09/06/1993

Malcolm David Kemp

secretary · Resigned 14/08/2010

CompanyRankvs 6660+ SIC 52220 peers
40

Financial strength9th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees40th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.24× · 2/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength2/25 pts

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

Employees6/15 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.

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

-£7k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£7k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2k

Current Liabilities

£9k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£7k
Signed by Mr PETER LAIRD 19/12/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.24-£13k
20240.14+£1k
20230.28

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.