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Blue Machinery (Southern) Limited

05002658

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

HARBOUR ROAD TRADING ESTATE, BRISTOL, BS20 7BL
Incorporated 23/12/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46140
Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
46630
Wholesale of mining, construction and civil engineering machinery
77320
Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment

Officers

Mr Brian Victor Maxwell

director · Since 23/12/2003

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 18 other boards

Mr Jeffy Varghese Mathew

director · Since 10/05/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Par 4 Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

C/O Blue Machinery (Southern) Limited, Harbour Road Trading Estate, Bristol, BS20 7BL

Reg: 14010758 · Registrar Of Companies, Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 25/10/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Brian Victor Maxwell

Ceased 02/06/2025

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CompanyRankvs 2920+ SIC 46140 peers
62

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.1× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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292Blue Machinery (Southern) Limited
82
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.

Employees15/15 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

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 31/12/2024

Turnover

£31.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£3.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£2.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£30.7M

Current Liabilities

£27.8M

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£8.8M

Cost of Sales

£26.7M

Gross Profit

£4.5M

Admin Expenses

£2.3M

Operating Profit

£2.2M

Profit After Tax

£1.6M

28avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£207k
Dividends paid£6.5M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.8M
NI contributions£213k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£73k
Assets less current liabilities£4.0M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.10-£4.9M
20231.23+£66k
20221.59+£1.5M
20211.78+£1.4M
20201.68—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.