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Lomas Distribution Limited

02892669

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

1 WATERSWALLOWS INDUSTRIAL PARK, BUXTON, SK17 7JB
Incorporated 28/01/1994

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mrs Lynne Beverley Lomas

secretary · Since 28/01/1994

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 21 other boards

Mrs Lynne Beverley Lomas

director · Since 28/01/1994

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 21 other boards

Mr Richard Anthony Lomas

director · Since 28/01/1994

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard Lomas

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · England · Age 86

1 Waterswallows Industrial Park, Waterswallows Road, Buxton, SK17 7JB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Lynne Beverley Lomas

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · England · Age 65

1 Waterswallows Industrial Park, Waterswallows Road, Buxton, SK17 7JB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Richard Anthony Lomas

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors
significant-influence-or-control-as-firm

British · England · Age 59

1 Waterswallows Industrial Park, Waterswallows Road, Buxton, SK17 7JB

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 5946+ SIC 49410 peers
53

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees81th percentile among SIC peers · 12/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.65× · 6/20
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.

Employees12/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 29/01/2025

Net Worth

£13.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£34k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£12.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£22.7M

Current Liabilities

£35.2M

Fixed Assets

£40k

Debtors

£20.9M

Cost of Sales

£56.7M

Admin Expenses

£584k

Profit After Tax

£2.2M

3avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£14.1M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£950k
Assets less current liabilities£63.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.65+£0
20250.65-£715k
20240.60—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.