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The Mortar And Screed Company Limited

08873886

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

THE OAKLANDS, TELFORD, TF5 0AN
Incorporated 03/02/2014

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/06/2025

Due 25/06/2026

On track

Industry

23510
Manufacture of cement
23640
Manufacture of mortars
23690
Manufacture of other articles of concrete, plaster and cement

Officers

Anthony Philip Padfield

director · Since 30/03/2026

British

Michael Allen Padfield

director · Since 30/03/2026

British

Philip Padfield

director · Since 03/02/2014

British

Richard Mark Parton

director · Since 03/02/2014

British

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 23510 peers
60

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.9× · 6/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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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.

Employees14/15 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.

Longevity12/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect t

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£13.7M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£3.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£3k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£194k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£455k

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.2M

Current Liabilities

£4.7M

Fixed Assets

£7.9M

Debtors

£3.8M

Cost of Sales

£12.8M

Gross Profit

£888k

Admin Expenses

£772k

Profit After Tax

-£172k

64avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£175k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£2.3M
NI contributions£242k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£1.0M
Assets less current liabilities£7.5M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20240.90

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.