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Esterchem Limited

03546522

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

BROOKLANDS WAY, LEEK, ST13 7QF
Incorporated 15/04/1998

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

20140
Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals

Officers

Mr Adam David Bray

director · Since 14/11/2007

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Paul Adrian Bray

director · Since 14/11/2007

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Lindsey Bray

director · Since 16/09/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Natasha Bray

director · Since 16/09/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 45

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Ester Group Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

C/O Esterchem Limited, Brooklands Way, Leek, ST13 7QF

Reg: 12605148 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 29/07/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Paul Adrian Bray

Ceased 29/07/2020

Mr Adam David Bray

Ceased 29/07/2020

Charges5 outstanding

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outstanding

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satisfied

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outstanding

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outstanding

THE BRAY FAMILY PENSION TRUST

Created 10/04/2014Registered 16/04/2014

CompanyRankvs 22+ SIC 20140 peers
64

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.75× · 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 strength23/25 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

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 original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect t

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/06/2025

Turnover

£27.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£5.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£184k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£406k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£9.4M

Current Liabilities

£5.4M

Fixed Assets

£1.5M

Debtors

£6.1M

Cost of Sales

£22.2M

Gross Profit

£4.8M

Admin Expenses

£1.9M

Operating Profit

£563k

Profit After Tax

£288k

76avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£865k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.1M
NI contributions£335k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£2.1M
Assets less current liabilities£5.6M
Signed by Class 1Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.75+£0
20251.75-£577k
20241.69—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.