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Merlin Powder Characterisation Limited

07350026

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT D1, BRIERLEY HILL, DY5 1QA
Incorporated 18/08/2010

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

71200
Technical testing and analysis

Officers

Mr Darren James Wilkes

director · Since 31/05/2024

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Vicki Angharad Wilkes

director · Since 31/05/2024

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 6 other boards

Mrs Elaine Harrop Stone

director · Since 18/06/2024

CHEMIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Darren James Wilkes

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 53

Unit D1, Fens Pool Avenue, Brierley Hill, DY5 1QA

Notified 31/05/2024

Mrs Vicki Angharad Wilkes

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 50

Unit D1, Fens Pool Avenue, Brierley Hill, DY5 1QA

Notified 31/05/2024

Mrs Elaine Harrop Stone

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 55

Unit D1, Fens Pool Avenue, Brierley Hill, DY5 1QA

Notified 19/06/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Darren James Wilkes

Ceased 05/10/2016

Mrs Vicki Angharad Wilkes

Ceased 05/10/2016

Rubery Owen Holdings Ltd

Ceased 31/05/2024

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 11/01/2019Registered 22/01/2019

CompanyRankvs 198+ SIC 71200 peers
76

Financial strength92th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees85th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.83× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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86
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.

Employees13/15 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£339k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£174k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£168k

Working capital

Current Assets

£227k

Current Liabilities

£59k

Fixed Assets

£206k

Debtors

£53k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£373k
Signed by 07350026 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 07350026 2025-05-31 07350026 bus:OrdinaryShareClass1 2025-05-31 07350026 core:RetainedEarPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.83+£0
20253.83+£91k
20241.00—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.