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Morecambe Metals Limited

03332058

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

NORTHGATE, MORECAMBE, LA3 3AZ
Incorporated 12/03/1997

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46770
Wholesale of waste and scrap

Officers

Mr James Wilson Varley

director · Since 12/03/1997

SCRAP METAL MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 1 other board

Mr James John Varley

director · Since 09/02/2004

SCRAP METAL MERCHANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 44

Also on 2 other boards

Mr James John Varley

secretary · Since 15/03/2021

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Morecambe Metals (Holdings) Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Northgate, White Lund Industrial Estate, Morecambe, LA3 3AZ

Reg: 03340567 · Registrar Of Companies For England, Wales & Scotland · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 08/09/2016Registered 08/09/2016
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 26/01/2007Registered 30/01/2007Satisfied 15/11/2016
charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED AND HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 16/08/2002Registered 16/08/2002Satisfied 15/11/2016
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 03/04/1997Registered 10/04/1997Satisfied 15/11/2016

CompanyRankvs 312+ SIC 46770 peers
48

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.16× · 12/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£2.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£0

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£369k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£365k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.7M

Current Liabilities

£2.3M

Fixed Assets

£3.1M

Debtors

£2.3M

Admin Expenses

£1.4M

Profit After Tax

£223k

0avg. employees-25

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£87k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£848k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.5M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.16+£223k
20240.94+£121k
20231.36-£542k
20221.29+£284k
20211.45+£147k
20201.33

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.