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W E Bates Limited

05332144

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

BATH MEADOW GAYDON ROAD, SOUTHAM, CV47 2QZ
Incorporated 13/01/2005

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

24200
Manufacture of tubes, pipes, hollow profiles and related fittings, of steel

Officers

Mr John Michael Baynham

director · Since 13/01/2005

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Mr Wayne Romney

director · Since 13/01/2005

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 1 other board

John Michael Baynham

secretary · Since 01/05/2006

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

W E Bates Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Bath Meadow, Gaydon Road, Southam, CV47 2QZ

Reg: 10552447 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 09/01/2017

Former PSCs

Mr Wayne Bryan Romney

Ceased 04/05/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CLIFFORD DAVIES

Created 05/07/2022Registered 06/07/2022
Charge
outstanding

CLIFFORD DAVIES

Created 05/07/2022Registered 06/07/2022
charge
satisfied

STEPHEN BATES AND CLIFFORD DAVIES

Created 11/02/2005Registered 23/02/2005Satisfied 10/02/2020
charge
satisfied

W E BATES LIMITED ("THE SECURITY HOLDER")

Created 11/02/2005Registered 18/02/2005Satisfied 10/02/2020

CompanyRankvs 29+ SIC 24200 peers
77

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.83× · 20/20
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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 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.

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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£1.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.2M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.4M

Current Liabilities

£856k

Fixed Assets

£7k

Debtors

£926k

19avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2016)

Dividends paid-£224k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.6M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.83+£254k
20242.78+£88k
20232.71+£6k
20222.33+£255k
20212.24+£50k
20203.01+£20k
20193.04+£186k
20182.15-£417k
20162.94—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.