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Onyx Scientific Limited

03947634

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNITS 97 & 98 SILVERBRIAR, SUNDERLAND, SR5 2TQ
Incorporated 14/03/2000

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/03/2026

Due 28/03/2027

On track

Industry

21100
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products

Officers

Nathan Vincent Lane

director · Since 05/07/2007

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Mr Pranaya Godha

director · Since 08/08/2011

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

INDIAN · INDIA · Age 54

Dr Jonathan Charles Christian Atherton

director · Since 21/05/2025

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 48

Dr Richard William Chubb

director · Since 21/05/2025

R&D DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Dr Julian Northen

director · Since 21/05/2025

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Persons with Significant Control

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

75–100% shares

97/98, Business & Innovation Centre, Wearfield, Sunderland, SR5 2TQ

Reg: 04951981 · Companies House · Limited Companies

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC · HSBC BANK PLC

Created 06/07/2007Registered 25/07/2007
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 14/09/2004Registered 17/09/2004Satisfied 02/08/2007
charge
satisfied

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

Created 02/05/2003Registered 03/05/2003Satisfied 02/08/2007
charge
satisfied

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

Created 22/03/2002Registered 22/03/2002Satisfied 02/08/2007
charge
satisfied

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

Created 25/09/2001Registered 25/09/2001Satisfied 02/08/2007
charge
satisfied

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 03/07/2001Registered 05/07/2001Satisfied 02/08/2007
charge
satisfied

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

Created 28/09/2000Registered 29/09/2000Satisfied 02/08/2007

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 21100 peers
69

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.72× · 20/20
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.

Employees15/15 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

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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£10.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£9.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£252k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.1M

Current Liabilities

£889k

Fixed Assets

£5.8M

Debtors

£2.4M

Cost of Sales

£6.1M

Gross Profit

£4.8M

Admin Expenses

£5.1M

Operating Profit

-£286k

Profit After Tax

-£237k

118avg. employees+2

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£1.0M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.0M
NI contributions£386k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£10.0M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.72-£1.2M
20243.08

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.