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Machine Building Systems Limited

02415581

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

HEAGE ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DERBYSHIRE, DE5 3GH
Incorporated 22/08/1989

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2025

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/07/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/08/2025

Due 05/09/2026

On track

Industry

25920
Manufacture of light metal packaging

Officers

Mr Duncan Eric Matthews

director · Since 29/10/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Machine Building Group Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

7, The Ropewalk, Nottingham, NG1 5DU

Notified 29/10/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Stuart Mitchell

Ceased 29/10/2024

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

STUART MITCHELL

Created 29/10/2024Registered 18/11/2024
Charge
outstanding

STUART MITCHELL

Created 29/10/2024Registered 04/11/2024
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 26/07/1994Registered 03/08/1994Satisfied 30/09/2024
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 16/11/1989Registered 01/12/1989Satisfied 30/09/2024

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 25920 peers
75

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees85th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.61× · 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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.0M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.5M

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£31k

Debtors

£957k

27avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£208k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.8M

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.61-£10.8M
202413.30+£1.8M
20239.40+£1.6M
20227.19+£801k
20218.05+£1.0M
202010.09+£324k
20198.75

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.