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Caterham Cars Ltd.

01171408

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 10, DARTFORD, DA1 5FD
Incorporated 23/05/1974

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/01/2026

Due 14/02/2027

On track

Industry

29100
Manufacture of motor vehicles

Officers

Mr Trevor David Steel

secretary · Since 10/12/2012

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Hajime Saimen

director · Since 01/04/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

JAPANESE · JAPAN · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Kazuho Takahashi

director · Since 01/04/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

JAPANESE · JAPAN · Age 73

Mr Takuya Yamazaki

director · Since 01/11/2021

CORPORATE STRATEGY OFFICER

JAPANESE · JAPAN · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Trevor David Steel

director · Since 01/12/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Vt Holdings Co., Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

10-32, Nishiki 3-Chome, Nagoya-Shi

Reg: 5180001094556 · Japan · Joint Stock Company

Notified 01/04/2021

Former PSCs

Datuk Kamarudin Bin Meranun

Ceased 01/04/2021

Caterham Enterprises Limited

Ceased 01/04/2021

Tan Sri Anthony Francis Fernandes

Ceased 01/04/2021

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 71+ SIC 29100 peers
57

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees48th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.61× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

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

Employees7/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£4.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£93k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£1.2M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£14.2M

Current Liabilities

£8.8M

Fixed Assets

£6.3M

Debtors

£3.1M

Admin Expenses

£7.6M

Profit After Tax

-£1.1M

1avg. employees-130

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.6M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£730k
Bank loans & overdrafts£3.0M
Assets less current liabilities£11.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.61-£937k
20241.09

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.