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W D A Machine Knives Ltd

03923468

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 14C DORE HOUSE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SHEFFIELD, S13 9NP
Incorporated 10/02/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 03/02/2026

Due 17/02/2027

On track

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Paul Jonathan Harris

director · Since 01/04/2006

MACHINIST

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul Jonathon Harris

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

British · England · Age 58

Unit 14c, Dore House Industrial Estate, Sheffield, S13 9NP

Notified 10/02/2017

Paul Jonathon Harris

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 57

Unit 14c, Dore House Industrial Estate, Sheffield, S13 9NP

Notified 10/02/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

4SYTE LTD

Created 21/08/2025Registered 08/09/2025
Charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 19/10/2016Registered 20/10/2016Satisfied 10/03/2026
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 20/05/2006Registered 23/05/2006Satisfied 10/03/2026
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 16/03/2006Registered 17/03/2006Satisfied 10/03/2026
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 12/03/2002Registered 16/03/2002Satisfied 10/03/2026

CompanyRankvs 3375+ SIC 25990 peers
52

Financial strength53th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees86th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.76× · 6/20
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 strength13/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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

£47k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£9k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£66k

Working capital

Current Assets

£210k

Current Liabilities

£276k

Fixed Assets

£187k

Debtors

£147k

17avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

VAT£5k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£74k
Assets less current liabilities£120k
Prepared with Taxfiler

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20240.76-£23k£100k
20230.89+£56k£7k
20220.90£44k
20211.07£120k
20201.56+£79k
20201.20+£31k
20191.01

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.