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Davids Bookshops (Letchworth) Ltd

00748686

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

14 EASTCHEAP, HERTS, SG6 3DE
Incorporated 31/01/1963

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

68201
Renting and operating of Housing Association real estate

Officers

Mr William George Armitage

director · Since 01/04/1992

BOOKSELLER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Mrs Lesley Jillian Armitage

director · Since 01/09/2010

SOCIAL CARE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Mr Samuel Armitage

director · Since 17/01/2025

DIRECTOR OF ESTATES & FACILITIES

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 43

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William George Armitage

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 82

14 Eastcheap, Herts, SG6 3DE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Lesley Jillian Armitage

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 74

14 Eastcheap, Herts, SG6 3DE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 26/02/1998Registered 18/03/1998Satisfied 14/10/2004
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 28/02/1998Registered 18/03/1998Satisfied 14/10/2004
charge
outstanding

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 22/10/1992Registered 23/10/1992

CompanyRankvs 2934+ SIC 68201 peers
53

Financial strength58th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees20th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.84× · 16/20
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 strength14/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£3k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£56k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£50k

Working capital

Current Assets

£109k

Current Liabilities

£59k

Debtors

£53k

0avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£10k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£760k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.84+£0
20241.12+£0
20231.19+£0
20221.16+£0
20211.54+£0
20202.06-£799k
20192.33-£231k
20173.05—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.