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Paper Engine Ltd

07726578

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
61 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

HIGHFIELD HOUSE MAYFLOWER CLOSE, EASTLEIGH, SO53 4AR
Incorporated 02/08/2011

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

58190
Other publishing activities

Officers

Mr Ian Martin Gale Senior

director · Since 02/08/2011

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Also on 7 other boards

Ms Louise Clasby

director · Since 01/01/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 2 other boards

Ms Julie Marie Knight

secretary · Since 08/02/2024

Persons with Significant Control

Maclehose Associates Limited

75–100% shares

Highland House,, Mayflower Close, Eastleigh, SO53 4AR

Reg: 8567263 · Uk · Limited

Notified 10/01/2017

Former PSCs

Mr Ian Martin Gale Senior

Ceased 10/01/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 14/05/2024Registered 15/05/2024
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 09/04/2024Registered 10/04/2024

CompanyRankvs 8395+ SIC 58190 peers
29

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees18th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.51× · 6/20
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 strength0/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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

-£442k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£73k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£442k

Working capital

Current Assets

£455k

Current Liabilities

£898k

Debtors

£121k

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2021)

Corp tax£6k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£442k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.51-£368k
20230.88
20220.62
20210.52
20200.45
20190.44
20180.32

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.