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Def-Uk Limited

01020755

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

3 BUCKINGHAM COURT BEAUFORT OFFICE PARK, BRADLEY STOKE, BS32 4NF
Incorporated 12/08/1971

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Mr Philippe Lã‰Cuyer

director · Since 30/11/2016

COMPANY DIRECTOR

FRENCH · FRANCE · Age 70

Mr Valentin Mehdi Lã‰Cuyer

director · Since 09/04/2026

FRENCH · FRANCE · Age 38

Persons with Significant Control

La Detection Electronique Francaise

75–100% shares

Parc D’Activites Du Moulin De Massy, 9 Rue Du Saule Trapu, Massy

Reg: 712056266 · French Registry · Limited

Notified 22/12/2020

Former PSCs

R & M Clarkson Limited

Ceased 22/12/2020

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

CLOSE INVOICE FINANCE LTD

Created 26/05/2010Registered 29/05/2010
charge
satisfied

BNY INTERNATIONAL LTD

Created 08/07/1998Registered 11/07/1998Satisfied 20/06/2015
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 27/09/1987Registered 30/09/1987Satisfied 01/12/2016
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 09/02/1984Registered 17/02/1984Satisfied 23/12/1987

CompanyRankvs 20+ SIC 96090 peers
80

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.5× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£434k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£665k

Fixed Assets

£70k

Debtors

£1.2M

46avg. employees+9

Tax at Year End(2022)

Corp tax£22k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Prepared with BTCSoftware AP Solution 2024 11.2.01

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.50+£408k
20232.84+£222k
20222.33+£115k
20211.89+£129k
20201.80-£32k
20191.26+£220k
20181.41-£65k
20161.13

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.