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Metals Direct Limited

06976666

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

ANCHORS REST 21 21 KENNEDY AVENUE, GREAT YARMOUTH, NR31 6TB
Incorporated 30/07/2009

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/07/2025

Due 13/08/2026

On track

Industry

46720
Wholesale of metals and metal ores

Officers

Mrs Janet Margaret Gent

secretary · Since 30/07/2009

HOUSEWIFE

BRITISH

Also on 1 other board

Leonard John Gent

director · Since 30/07/2009

METAL DEALER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Kerry Gent

director · Since 17/04/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Mrs Nichola Gent

director · Since 17/04/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Persons with Significant Control

Leonard John Gent

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

British · England · Age 78

Anchors Rest 21, 21 Kennedy Avenue, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6TB

Notified 30/07/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 05/01/2012Registered 07/01/2012

CompanyRankvs 331+ SIC 46720 peers
66

Financial strength69th percentile among SIC peers · 17/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.66× · 16/20
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 strength17/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£121k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£93

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£211k

Working capital

Current Assets

£533k

Current Liabilities

£322k

Fixed Assets

£20k

Debtors

£317k

11avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End(2019)

VAT£45k

Director Loans(2019)

Company owes directors£62k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£231k
Signed by Mr L Gent 30 September 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20241.66+£30k
20231.80+£42k
20221.51+£27k
20211.49+£29k
20201.41+£25k
20191.12-£22k£905k
20181.24£1.2M

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.