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Defence Mechanisms Limited

07349028

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

146 MANOR WAY, BOREHAMWOOD, WD6 1QX
Incorporated 18/08/2010

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

74100
Specialised design activities

Officers

Mr Gary Lee Hardinges

director · Since 18/08/2010

ARMOURER

BRITISH · GB-ENG · Age 60

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Gary Hardinges

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 60

146, Manor Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1QX

Notified 18/08/2016

CompanyRankvs 3063+ SIC 74100 peers
75

Financial strength80th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees32th percentile among SIC peers · 5/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3× · 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 strength20/25 pts

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

Employees5/15 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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£29k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£40k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£29k

Working capital

Current Assets

£43k

Current Liabilities

£14k

Debtors

£57

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£29k
Signed by Mr Gary Hardinges 3rd December 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.00-£9k
202415.07-£15k
202315.86-£46k
202213.00+£7k
20218.52+£24k
20204.01+£956
201910.35+£11k
20187.38

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.