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Retec Machine Tools Limited

02567683

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
61 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

48 High March, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4HB
Incorporated 11/12/1990

Previously known as

Meterchoice Limited · until 19/04/1991

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/12/2025

Due 25/12/2026

On track

Industry

28490
28490

Officers

Mr Steven Mark Cockerill

director · Since 11/12/1991

MACHINE TOOLS FITTER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 1 other board

Steven Mark Cockerill

director

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

Former

Stuart William Heath-Anderson

secretary · Resigned 15/08/1992

Laurie Cockerill

secretary · Resigned 02/12/2002

Dong Jin Jang

secretary · Resigned 17/10/2008

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Steven Mark Cockerill

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 59

17, Spinney Drive, Northampton, NN4 0NG

Notified 11/12/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 02/03/2001Registered 08/03/2001
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 27/06/1997Registered 03/07/1997

Change History

status → active
2026-07-12

Active

type → ltd
2026-07-12

Private Limited Company

address line1 → 48 High March
2026-07-12

48 HIGH MARCH

post town → Northamptonshire
2026-07-12

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

CompanyRankvs 402+ SIC 28490 peers
27

Financial strength2th percentile among SIC peers · 1/25
Employees26th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.08× · 2/20
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 strength1/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 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.

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

-£326k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£160

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£312k

Working capital

Current Assets

£28k

Current Liabilities

£340k

Fixed Assets

£1k

Debtors

-£27k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£311k
Signed by Mr S Cockerill 30 September 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.08-£51k
20230.12—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.