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W. Acton & Son Ltd

05056199

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

HOUGH GREEN FARM, ALDERLEY EDGE, SK9 7JD
Incorporated 25/02/2004

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

71129
Other engineering activities

Officers

Mr Richard Walter Acton

director · Since 25/02/2004

ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard Walter Acton

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 56

Hough Green Farm, Hough Lane, Alderley Edge, SK9 7JD

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Eileen Mary Acton

Ceased 14/11/2025

CompanyRankvs 766+ SIC 71129 peers
85

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees64th percentile among SIC peers · 10/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.2× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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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.

Employees10/15 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.

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

£3.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£355k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£561k

Working capital

Current Assets

£816k

Current Liabilities

£255k

Fixed Assets

£2.7M

Debtors

£161k

2avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.3M
Signed by 2024-04-01Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.20+£183k
20245.88+£51k
20233.37—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.