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Harlow Group Limited

05431685

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 8 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

ALLEN HOUSE, HARLOW, CM20 2HJ
Incorporated 21/04/2005

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mr David Robyn Gordon-Smith

director · Since 27/03/2015

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Ian James Herbert

director · Since 01/09/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · SCOTLAND · Age 77

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Carol Herbert

secretary · Since 20/10/2021

Persons with Significant Control

Harlow Manufacturing Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

Allen House, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, CM20 2HJ

Reg: 09435192 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 15/04/2016

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CompanyRankvs 1943+ SIC 25990 peers
55

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees25th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.86× · 16/20
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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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.

Employees4/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£6.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£28k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£367k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£4.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£10.1M

Current Liabilities

£5.4M

Fixed Assets

£3.1M

Debtors

£7.7M

Admin Expenses

£3.7M

Profit After Tax

£405k

1avg. employees-95

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.8M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£850k
Bank loans & overdrafts£1.0M
Assets less current liabilities£7.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.86+£405k
20242.01+£243k
20232.08+£965k
20212.39-£21k
20202.03+£280k
20192.12

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.