Pencil Biosciences Limited
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Some Concerns
- No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
- Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
- 1 outstanding charge (-2)
Details
Compliance
Last accounts
31/08/2025
small
Next accounts due
31/05/2027
Confirmation statement
Last: 24/05/2026
Due 07/06/2027
Industry
Officers
director · Since 16/08/2023
DIRECTOR
BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 31
Also on 2 other boards
Persons with Significant Control
Former PSCs
Dr Mohamed Rajik Mohamed Ibrahim
Ceased 19/09/2019
Dr Timothy Schulz-Utermoehl
Ceased 25/10/2019
Dr Mohamed Rajik Mohamed Ibrahim
Ceased 30/08/2023
Charges1 outstanding
HSBC INNOVATION BANKING
CompanyRankvs 172+ SIC 72110 peers72
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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 31/08/2023
Net Worth
£5.5M
Balance sheet strength
Cash
£5.3M
Cash in the bank
Net Current Assets
£5.4M
Working capital
Current Assets
£5.5M
Current Liabilities
£73k
Fixed Assets
£42k
Debtors
£203k
Balance Sheet
EstimatesDerived
| Year | Current Ratio | Implied Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75.33 | +£5.5M |
| 2022 | 4.06 | -£242k |
| 2021 | 21.24 | -£141k |
| 2020 | 18.32 | +£392k |
| 2019 | 0.28 | — |
Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.