M J Birtwistle & Co Limited
04685959
Notable Risks
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Negative net worth (-10)
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
- 4 outstanding charges (-8)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
28/09/2024
full
Next accounts due
30/06/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 04/03/2026
Due 18/03/2027
Industry
Officers
Persons with Significant Control
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1, Ferrous Way, Manchester, M44 5FS
Notified 06/04/2016
Charges4 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 145+ SIC 10110 peers45
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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
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 30/09/2023
Turnover
£79.1M
Annual revenue
Net Worth
-£758k
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£273k
Cash in the bank
Profit Before Tax
£15k
Bottom line earnings
Net Current Assets
£10.1M
Working capital
Current Assets
£20.0M
Current Liabilities
£9.9M
Fixed Assets
£2.9M
Debtors
£17.8M
Cost of Sales
£68.2M
Gross Profit
£10.9M
Admin Expenses
£10.0M
Operating Profit
£923k
Profit After Tax
£15k
People Costs
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.03 | +£15k |
| 2022 | 2.06 | +£690k |
| 2021 | 1.89 | -£1.1M |
| 2020 | 1.43 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.