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Derek Cooper (Transport) Limited

00886765

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)

Details

THE HAULAGE YARD NEWMARKET ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP28 6RJ
Incorporated 31/08/1966

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2024

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/08/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/05/2026

Due 14/06/2027

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Gary Derek Cooper

director · Since 30/01/2012

TRANSPORT MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Gary Derek Cooper

50–75% shares
50–75% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 69

The Transport Yard, Newmarket Road, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6RD

Notified 06/02/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Derek Brian Murton

Ceased 06/02/2018

CompanyRankvs 287+ SIC 49410 peers
89

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 6.2× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 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.

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.

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2024

Net Worth

£3.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£221k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£232k

Working capital

Current Assets

£276k

Current Liabilities

£45k

Fixed Assets

£3.2M

Debtors

£49k

6avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.4M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20246.20-£86k
20236.52

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.