Back to search

Austen Knapman Limited

02731315

active
Private Limited Company
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

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

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

Mrs Ruth Knapman

director · Since 11/04/1996

ADMINSTRATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 77

Also on 1 other board

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 Ruth Knapman

Significant control

British · England · Age 77

Ash House Blythe Way, Yalberton Industrial Estate, 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

Charges9 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 05/10/2018Registered 15/10/2018
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 05/10/2018Registered 15/10/2018
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 26/09/2018Registered 03/10/2018
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/01/2004Registered 03/02/2004
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/01/2004Registered 03/02/2004
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/01/2004Registered 03/02/2004
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/01/2004Registered 03/02/2004
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/05/2003Registered 29/05/2003Satisfied 20/08/2004
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/12/1998Registered 31/12/1998
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 17/01/1993Registered 27/01/1993

CompanyRankvs 40+ SIC 46720 peers
77

Financial strength90th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.1× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
Show leaderboard
1Roy Hatfield Limited
90
2Firth Steels Limited
90
3Valbruna Uk Limited
90
4F & B Profiles Limited
90
5Hill Steels Limited
90
6Avon Metals Limited
90
7Optima Stainless Limited
90
8William Twigg (Matlock) Limited
89
9Ellis Steel Group Limited
89
10Blyth Metals Limited
89
40Austen Knapman Limited
87
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

£2.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£440k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.9M

Current Liabilities

£380k

Fixed Assets

£1.7M

Debtors

£1.0M

20avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£871k
Assets less current liabilities£3.2M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20245.10-£12k
20234.23+£106k
20223.72+£315k
20213.13+£510k
20202.71+£169k
20192.21-£26k
20181.87+£340k
20161.93—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.