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Libra Weighing Machines Limited

02974856

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
81 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

UNIT 18, MEXBOROUGH, S64 8BE
Incorporated 06/10/1994

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

28220
Manufacture of lifting and handling equipment

Officers

Steven Seaton

director · Since 27/10/1994

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 70

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Helen Surtees

secretary · Since 20/10/1998

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 7 other boards

Mrs Helen Surtees

director · Since 01/10/2003

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Also on 7 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ms Helen Surtees

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 61

The Haven, Pipworth Lane, Sheffield, S21 4EY

Notified 06/04/2017

Steven Seaton

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · Thailand · Age 70

The Haven, Pipworth Lane, Sheffield, S21 4EY

Notified 06/04/2017

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 17/10/2007Registered 24/10/2007
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 28/05/1996Registered 04/06/1996

CompanyRankvs 198+ SIC 28220 peers
62

Financial strength55th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees52th percentile among SIC peers · 8/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.02× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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198Libra Weighing Machines Limited
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength14/25 pts

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

Employees8/15 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

£121k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£41k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£102k

Working capital

Current Assets

£203k

Current Liabilities

£101k

Fixed Assets

£27k

Debtors

£80k

3avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£3k
Assets less current liabilities£129k
Signed by 02974856 2024-01-01 2024-12-31 02974856 2024-12-31 02974856 bus:OrdinaryShareClass1 2024-12-31 02974856 core:CurrentFinaPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.02-£20k
20231.76+£13k
20221.47+£12k
20211.52—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.