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Applied Automation (Uk) Limited

02532117

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
77 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

CONCEPT HOUSE EASTERN WOOD ROAD, LANGAGE BUSINESS PARK, PLYMOUTH, PL7 5ET
Incorporated 17/08/1990

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/08/2025

Due 31/08/2026

On track

Industry

28990
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery

Officers

Mrs Valerie Anne Rowe

secretary · Since 17/08/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 66

Also on 1 other board

Mr David Harry Rowe

director · Since 17/08/1991

ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Paul Anthony Rowe

director · Since 21/11/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 39

Also on 1 other board

Leanne Scrivens

director · Since 21/11/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Persons with Significant Control

Applied Automation (Holdings) Limited

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

6, Houndiscombe Road, Plymouth, PL4 6HH

Reg: 10796456 · Companies House · Limited

Notified 15/08/2017

Former PSCs

Mr David Harry Rowe

Ceased 15/08/2017

Mrs Valerie Anne Rowe

Ceased 15/08/2017

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 22/03/2024Registered 03/04/2024
Charge
satisfied

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 23/11/2018Registered 27/11/2018Satisfied 14/04/2026
Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 12/10/2017Registered 12/10/2017
Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 12/10/2017Registered 12/10/2017
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 10/10/2017Registered 11/10/2017
Charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/11/2014Registered 28/11/2014Satisfied 14/03/2018
charge
satisfied

SOUTH WEST OF ENGLAND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Created 22/12/2009Registered 29/12/2009Satisfied 18/11/2014
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/10/2009Registered 03/11/2009Satisfied 29/09/2017
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 26/02/2004Registered 04/03/2004Satisfied 14/03/2018
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/02/2002Registered 22/02/2002Satisfied 29/09/2017
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/05/1991Registered 16/05/1991Satisfied 14/03/2018
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/11/1990Registered 14/12/1990Satisfied 29/09/2017

CompanyRankvs 283+ SIC 28990 peers
61

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.45× · 12/20
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 strength24/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the entity'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 going c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2024

Turnover

£23.7M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£5.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£16.7M

Current Liabilities

£11.6M

Fixed Assets

£510k

Debtors

£6.0M

Cost of Sales

£19.3M

Gross Profit

£4.4M

Admin Expenses

£2.2M

Operating Profit

£2.0M

Profit After Tax

£1.6M

176avg. employees-11

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£347k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.6M
NI contributions£544k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.7M
Signed by Mr D H Rowe 18 November 2024Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.45+£973k
20231.24+£1.0M
20221.20+£543k
20211.41

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.