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G.B. Lighting Ltd.

01343559

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT 1, TONBRIDGE, TN9 2AF
Incorporated 12/12/1977

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

27400
Manufacture of electric lighting equipment

Officers

Mr Andrew John Ronald Watson

director · Since 20/08/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 11 other boards

Mrs Caroline Amanda Louise Watson

director · Since 20/08/1991

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 1 other board

Mr Andrew John Ronald Watson

secretary · Since 05/04/1992

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 11 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew John Ronald Watson

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 64

Unit 1, Priory Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2AF

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Caroline Amanda Louise Watson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 63

Unit 1, Priory Road, Tonbridge, TN9 2AF

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 27/10/2022Registered 01/11/2022
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 09/12/1983Registered 15/12/1983Satisfied 04/08/2011
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK LTD

Created 09/03/1979Registered 19/03/1979Satisfied 04/08/2011
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK LTD

Created 19/12/1978Registered 09/01/1979Satisfied 04/08/2011

CompanyRankvs 106+ SIC 27400 peers
73

Financial strength93th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.66× · 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 strength23/25 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.

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

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.6M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.4M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.5M

Current Liabilities

£2.1M

Fixed Assets

£545k

Debtors

£891k

40avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£27k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£12k
Assets less current liabilities£1.9M
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.66-£4k
20241.66+£39k
20231.67+£92k
20222.24+£23k
20211.91+£35k
20202.05-£58k
20192.00—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.