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Cox Hire Limited

00461924

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

SECOND FLOOR CENTRAL HOUSE CENTRAL PARK, HALESOWEN ROAD, DUDLEY, DY2 9NW
Incorporated 03/12/1948

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

77320
Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment

Officers

Mr Ian James Rampling

director · Since 15/01/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Jonathan David Richmond

director · Since 15/01/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Jonathan David Richmond

secretary · Since 22/08/2019

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Jonathan David Richmond

Significant control

British · England · Age 50

Second Floor Central House, Central Park, Halesowen Road, Dudley, DY2 9NW

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Ian James Rampling

Significant control

British · England · Age 52

Second Floor Central House, Central Park, Halesowen Road, Dudley, DY2 9NW

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 11/07/2019Registered 22/07/2019
Charge
satisfied

DAVID WILLIAM PERCY COX

Created 15/01/2015Registered 23/01/2015Satisfied 31/07/2019
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 09/06/1998Registered 16/06/1998Satisfied 27/01/2015
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 21/11/1979Registered 29/11/1979Satisfied 22/05/2014
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 18/07/1979Registered 21/09/1979Satisfied 22/05/2014
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 18/09/1979Registered 21/09/1979Satisfied 22/05/2014
charge
satisfied

FORWARD TRUST LIMITED

Created 20/10/1978Registered 30/10/1978Satisfied 11/06/2014
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 09/11/1971Registered 17/11/1971Satisfied 11/06/2014

CompanyRankvs 447+ SIC 77320 peers
65

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees13th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.63× · 20/20
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 strength23/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 pts

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

Liquidity20/20 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£1.9M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£185k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.9M

Current Liabilities

£727k

Fixed Assets

£1.4M

Debtors

£1.7M

0avg. employees-20

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£66k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Bank loans & overdrafts£297k
Assets less current liabilities£2.6M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.63-£11k
20242.75-£25k
20233.13+£53k
20222.57+£230k
20212.55—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.