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Derek Merson Limited

03968407

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

THE METROPOLE GARAGE, MINEHEAD, TA24 5QW
Incorporated 10/04/2000

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
68209
Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Officers

Mr Brian Julian Walder

secretary · Since 10/04/2000

BOOK KEEPER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Carole Lesley Merson

director · Since 10/04/2000

PARTNER IN GARAGE BUSINESS

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 80

Mr Derek William Merson

director · Since 10/04/2000

MOTOR CAR DEALER/PROPERTY DEVE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 1 other board

Mr Paul John Merson

director · Since 06/04/2015

MOTOR TRADER

UNITED KINGDOM · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Paul John Merson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

United Kingdom · United Kingdom · Age 53

Fotheringham House, Periton Road, Minehead, TA24 8DR

Notified 01/06/2016

Mr Derek William Merson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 82

Dunster Combe, Ellicombe, Minehead, TA24 6TP

Notified 01/06/2016

Mrs Carole Lesley Merson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 80

Dunster Combe, Ellicombe, Minehead, TA24 6TP

Notified 01/06/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 180+ SIC 45112 peers
79

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.65× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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 05/04/2025

Net Worth

£2.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£116k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£707k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£428k

Fixed Assets

£1.9M

Debtors

£398k

8avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£2.7M
Signed by 2024-04-06Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.65-£5k
20242.46+£147k
20232.47—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.