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Merlin Finishes Ltd

07885262

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 4, KIRKBY IN ASHFIELD, NG17 9GW
Incorporated 16/12/2011

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43390
Other building completion and finishing

Officers

Mr Dexter Lawson

director · Since 16/12/2011

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Dexter Lawson

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 52

Unit 4, Park Court Industrial Estate, Kirkby In Ashfield, NG17 9GW

Notified 01/05/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 18/01/2018Registered 20/01/2018

CompanyRankvs 35999+ SIC 43390 peers
23

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees8th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.1× · 2/20
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.

Employees1/15 pts

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

Liquidity2/20 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

-£132k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£169k

Working capital

Current Assets

£20k

Current Liabilities

£188k

Fixed Assets

£43k

Debtors

£10k

-4avg. employees
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EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.10-£97k
20230.54-£51k
20220.87+£48k
20210.72—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.