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Automation 4 Ltd

05091138

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
65 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

KINGFISHER COTTAGE TANG ROAD, HARROGATE, HG3 2JU
Incorporated 01/04/2004

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

27900
Manufacture of other electrical equipment
93210
Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

Officers

Michelle Annie Groves

secretary · Since 27/09/2004

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 3 other boards

Michelle Annie Groves

director · Since 27/09/2004

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Timothy John Groves

director · Since 27/09/2004

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Persons with Significant Control

Michelle Annie Groves

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 53

Kingfisher Cottage, Tang Road, Harrogate, HG3 2JU

Notified 18/04/2016

Mr Timothy John Groves

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 56

Kingfisher Cottage, Tang Road, Harrogate, HG3 2JU

Notified 01/10/2016

CompanyRankvs 1629+ SIC 27900 peers
41

Financial strength7th percentile among SIC peers · 2/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.87× · 6/20
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 strength2/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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 30/09/2024

Net Worth

-£26k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

Working capital

Current Assets

£36k

Current Liabilities

£41k

Fixed Assets

£5k

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Total assets£41k

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.87-£14k
20230.70-£15k
20221.20
20211.33
20202.47+£3k
20193.20

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.