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Alchemy Metals Limited

02867001

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)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

CAVENDISH POINT, STEVENAGE, SG1 2EU
Incorporated 28/10/1993

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/07/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/12/2025

Due 01/01/2027

On track

Industry

38320
Recovery of sorted materials

Officers

Mr Philip William Newman

director · Since 17/03/1994

METAL MERCHANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Also on 9 other boards

Mrs Karen Susan Greasby

director · Since 28/07/2010

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Matt Basta

director · Since 30/06/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Alchemy Metals Group Limited

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

Cavendish Point, Cavendish Road, Stevenage, SG1 2EU

Reg: 01916920 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges7 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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ALCHEMY METALS GROUP LIMITED

Created 17/01/2023Registered 18/01/2023
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 24/08/2020Registered 25/08/2020
Charge
satisfied

SUSAN FREDA NEWMAN · PHILIP WILLIAM LLEWELYN NEWMAN · NSS TRUSTEES LIMITED (COMPANY NUMBER 04141920)

Created 05/05/2016Registered 18/05/2016Satisfied 18/11/2022
Charge
outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

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charge
outstanding

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Created 23/01/2013Registered 13/02/2013
charge
satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 106+ SIC 38320 peers
66

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.73× · 16/20
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 strength25/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Company'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 concern are d

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2025

Turnover

£21.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£8.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.7M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£10.3M

Current Liabilities

£6.0M

Fixed Assets

£6.9M

Debtors

£7.4M

Cost of Sales

£7.9M

Gross Profit

£13.7M

Admin Expenses

£4.9M

Operating Profit

£1.8M

Profit After Tax

£1.2M

114avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£932k
Dividends paid-£1.6M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.9M
NI contributions£582k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£37k
Bank loans & overdrafts£197k
Assets less current liabilities£11.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.73+£0
20251.73-£706k
20241.76+£3.1M
20221.64-£396k
20212.37

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.