Direct Special Metals Ltd
08382648
Some Concerns
- Negative net worth (-10)
- 2 outstanding charges (-4)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/03/2025
total exemption full
Next accounts due
31/12/2026
Confirmation statement
Last: 31/01/2026
Due 14/02/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 31/01/2013
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 42
Also on 6 other boards
director · Since 05/09/2024
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45
Also on 8 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Direct Special Metals Holdings Ltd
Direct Special Metals Ltd, Garter Street, Sheffield, S4 7QX
Reg: 9773887 · England And Wales · Limited Company
Notified 03/10/2016
Charges2 outstanding
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CompanyRankvs 1638+ SIC 39000 peers32
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How is this score calculated?
Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.
Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.
Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.
One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.
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 31/03/2025
Net Worth
-£2.8M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£415k
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
£1.2M
Working capital
Current Assets
£4.1M
Current Liabilities
£2.9M
Fixed Assets
£20.7M
Debtors
£3.6M
Tax at Year End
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.41 | -£3.5M |
| 2024 | 0.89 | +£297k |
| 2023 | 1.04 | +£118k |
| 2022 | 1.13 | -£302k |
| 2021 | 1.48 | -£195k |
| 2020 | 1.58 | +£68k |
| 2019 | 1.74 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.