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Howells Railway Products Limited

02439668

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

LONGLEY LANE, WYTHENSHAWE, M22 4SS
Incorporated 03/11/1989

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

30990
Manufacture of other transport equipment

Officers

Jennifer Bernadette Dudley

director · Since 24/08/1993

JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 15 other boards

David Peter Howells

director · Since 24/08/1993

JOINT MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Rebbecca Louise Howells

director · Since 23/12/1999

ACCOUNTS MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Jennifer Bernadette Dudley

secretary · Since 15/09/2006

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 15 other boards

Mr David Jon Roberts

director · Since 21/12/2015

QUALITY MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Persons with Significant Control

The Howells Group Plc

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Longley Lane, Sharston Industrial Estate, Manchester, M22 4SS

Reg: 02458045 · Companies House Register · Public Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 18/03/2025Registered 26/03/2025
charge
outstanding

THE HOWELLS GROUP PLC

Created 07/10/1991Registered 21/10/1991

CompanyRankvs 193+ SIC 30990 peers
50

Financial strength24th percentile among SIC peers · 6/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 18.88× · 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 strength6/25 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£2

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£415k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£764k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.8M

Working capital

Current Assets

£6.1M

Current Liabilities

£322k

Debtors

£4.5M

Admin Expenses

£1.7M

Profit After Tax

-£764k

45avg. employees-1

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.2M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
202518.88
202428.09
20238.50
202213.97

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.