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Act Universal Ltd

04337741

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Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

1A QUARRY WOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, AYLESFORD, ME20 7NA
Incorporated 11/12/2001

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25620
Machining

Officers

Mr Edward James Peach

director · Since 18/01/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 86

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Matthew John Peach

director · Since 20/01/2014

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 56

Also on 4 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Matthew John Peach

50–75% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 56

1a, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford, ME20 7NA

Notified 01/06/2016

Mr Edward James Peach

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 86

1a, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesford, ME20 7NA

Notified 01/06/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Daniel James Peach

Ceased 11/12/2016

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CompanyRankvs 1099+ SIC 25620 peers
51

Financial strength70th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees7th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.01× · 12/20
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 strength18/25 pts

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

Employees1/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£326k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£8k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£12k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.3M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£570k

Debtors

£794k

0avg. employees-19

Tax at Year End(2023)

Corp tax£0

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£582k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.01-£31k
2024—+£20k
20230.99+£38k
20221.12+£137k
20211.06—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.