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Alpha Rail Limited

04326396

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

ALPHA RAIL LTD NUNN BROOK RISE, HUTHWAITE, NG17 2PD
Incorporated 21/11/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/11/2025

Due 05/12/2026

On track

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mr Mark Kenneth Sipson

secretary · Since 21/11/2001

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 11 other boards

Mr Dean Briggs

director · Since 21/11/2001

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Mark Kenneth Sipson

director · Since 21/11/2001

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND

Also on 11 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Dean Briggs

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England

Notified 06/04/2018

Mr Mark Kenneth Sipson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England

Notified 06/04/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Philip Anthony Ball

Ceased 09/04/2024

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
satisfied

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Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/09/2014Registered 07/10/2014Satisfied 22/09/2023
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/05/2014Registered 13/05/2014

CompanyRankvs 446+ SIC 25990 peers
75

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.46× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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446Alpha Rail Limited
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength21/25 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 31/03/2026

Net Worth

£817k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£363k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£736k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£503k

Fixed Assets

£108k

Debtors

£590k

Profit After Tax

£157k

40avg. employees-4

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£75k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£844k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20262.46-£123k
20252.54-£237k
20242.72-£2k
20232.74—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.