S.W. Watson & Son Limited
04169932
Some Concerns
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- 2 outstanding charges (-4)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/10/2024
total exemption full
Next accounts due
31/07/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 29/07/2025
Due 12/08/2026
Industry
Officers
director · Since 13/03/2001
MANUFACTURER
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60
Also on 1 other board
director · Since 25/07/2024
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 30
Also on 2 other boards
Former
corporate nominee secretary · Resigned 28/02/2001
corporate nominee director · Resigned 28/02/2001
secretary · Resigned 20/12/2005
director · Resigned 28/02/2006
director · Resigned 28/02/2006
Persons with Significant Control
Mr Paul Andrew Watson
British · England · Age 60
Unit 1, Roman Way Industrial Estate, Preston, PR2 5BB
Notified 06/04/2016
Charges2 outstanding
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Change History
Active
Private Limited Company
UNIT 1 ROMAN WAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
PRESTON
CompanyRankvs 30+ SIC 16290 peers79
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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 31/10/2025
Net Worth
£6.6M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£1.1M
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
£4.1M
Working capital
Current Assets
£4.9M
Current Liabilities
£825k
Fixed Assets
£3.2M
Debtors
£3.9M
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.98 | +£200k |
| 2024 | 7.57 | +£633k |
| 2023 | 6.63 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.