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Surface Measurement Systems Limited

02448058

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

5 WHARFSIDE, ROSEMONT ROAD, MIDDLESEX, HA0 4PE
Incorporated 30/11/1989

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

26511
Manufacture of electronic instruments and appliances for measuring, testing, and navigation
32990
Other manufacturing

Officers

Professor Daryl Robert Williams

director · Since 30/11/1991

ENGINEER

AUSTRALIAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 6 other boards

Mrs Leanne Lloyd-Lewis

secretary · Since 28/10/2015

Persons with Significant Control

Surface Measurement Systems (Holding) Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Unit 5 Wharfside, Rosemont Road, Alperton, HA0 4PE

Reg: 13390085 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 11/06/2021

Former PSCs

Dr Daryl Robert Williams

Ceased 11/06/2021

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 04/03/2025Registered 05/03/2025
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 28/01/2011Registered 29/01/2011
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 22/04/2004Registered 29/04/2004Satisfied 16/08/2005

CompanyRankvs 53+ SIC 26511 peers
77

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.86× · 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 strength23/25 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

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

£3.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£204k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£3.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.9M

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£260k

Debtors

£2.8M

50avg. employees+7

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£2k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£10k
Assets less current liabilities£3.4M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.86-£595k
20233.94-£1.2M
20227.43+£414k
20216.52

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.