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Austen Knapman Limited

02731315

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 9 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

ASH HOUSE BLYTHE WAY, PAIGNTON, TQ4 7QP
Incorporated 15/07/1992

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/07/2025

Due 22/07/2026

On track

Industry

46720
Wholesale of metals and metal ores

Officers

Mr Austen Harvey George Knapman

director · Since 15/07/1992

STEEL STOCKHOLDER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 6 other boards

Mrs Heidi Kim Gigg

director · Since 31/01/1996

ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Heidi Kim Gigg

secretary · Since 11/04/1996

ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 5 other boards

Former

Mrs Ruth Knapman

director · Resigned 31/10/2025

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Austen Harvey George Knapman

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 79

Ash House, Blythe Way, Paignton, TQ4 7QP

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Heidi Kim Gigg

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 54

Ash House, Blythe Way, Paignton, TQ4 7QP

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Ruth Knapman

Ceased 31/10/2025

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CompanyRankvs 41+ SIC 46720 peers
77

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.77× · 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£2.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£466k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£963k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.5M

Current Liabilities

£545k

Fixed Assets

£2.1M

Debtors

£605k

22avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£377k
Bank loans & overdrafts£823k
Assets less current liabilities£3.0M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.77-£153k
20245.10-£12k
20234.23

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.