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Mercanta Limited

03173568

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

MAGNA HOUSE, 2ND FLOOR, STAINES-UPON-THAMES, TW18 4BP
Incorporated 15/03/1996

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Mr Stephen Lawrence Hurst

director · Since 15/03/1996

COFFEE TRADER/DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Andrew David Falconer

director · Since 18/11/2020

MANAGING DIRECTOR ASIA PACIFIC COFFEE

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 5 other boards

Mrs Imogen Jane Chopra

secretary · Since 03/03/2026

Mr Jamie Edmund Marler

director · Since 03/03/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 36

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mr Stephen Lawrence Hurst

Ceased 28/10/2024

Mulcord Trading Llc

Ceased 17/10/2025

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 30/11/2012Registered 13/12/2012
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 04/07/2005Registered 06/07/2005
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 13/01/2005Registered 15/01/2005
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/03/2004Registered 03/04/2004Satisfied 14/07/2007
charge
satisfied

MEESPIERSON N.V.

Created 27/04/1998Registered 13/05/1998Satisfied 18/07/2001

CompanyRankvs 5686+ SIC 96090 peers
63

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.78× · 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 strength22/25 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

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent 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 c

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£112k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.3M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.6M

Current Liabilities

£3.1M

Fixed Assets

£502k

Debtors

£9k

Profit After Tax

£29k

22avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£555k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£30k
Assets less current liabilities£3.0M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.78-£3.2M
20222.23+£130k
20212.98—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.