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Merlin Tools Limited

03493385

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

2-3 CHARTER POINT WAY, ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH, LE65 1NF
Incorporated 15/01/1998

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46620
Wholesale of machine tools

Officers

Mr Steven Anthony Ward

director · Since 19/01/1998

SALESMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Ibestco Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

2-3, Charter Point Way, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, LE65 1NF

Reg: 05415810 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 02/07/1999Registered 14/07/1999

CompanyRankvs 198+ SIC 46620 peers
61

Financial strength75th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees14th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.13× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength19/25 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.

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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£160k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£107k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£131k

Working capital

Current Assets

£247k

Current Liabilities

£116k

Fixed Assets

£38k

Debtors

£116k

0avg. employees-5

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£169k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.13-£17k
20242.12-£50k
20232.16+£65k
20221.72-£142k
20212.74-£52k
20202.62+£31k
20192.19

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.