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Rapid Electronics Limited

01509592

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

SEVERALLS HALL, COLCHESTER, CO4 5JS
Incorporated 28/07/1980

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 10/07/2025

Due 24/07/2026

On track

Industry

46520
Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts

Officers

James Glen Bates

director · Since 24/07/2025

British

Andrew Keenan

director · Since 12/02/2024

British

Edward Parry

director · Since 15/09/2023

British

Former

Michael John Schaw Lee

secretary · Resigned 17/12/2012

Paul Baker

director · Resigned 20/06/2008

James Glen Bates

director · Resigned 19/09/2023

James Adam Bell

director · Resigned 13/03/2019

Simon Richard Fanshawe

director · Resigned 05/10/2012

Noreen George

director · Resigned 25/02/2003

King-Su Huang

director · Resigned 17/12/2012

Johannes Kofler

director · Resigned 19/05/2014

Michael John Schaw Lee

director · Resigned 17/12/2012

Holger Peter Ruban

director · Resigned 08/05/2015

Christopher Neil Stevenson

director · Resigned 14/11/2003

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 46520 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.29× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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

Going concern doubt: -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 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£7.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£168k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£7.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£10.3M

Current Liabilities

£3.1M

Fixed Assets

£818k

Debtors

£2.3M

Cost of Sales

£13.4M

Admin Expenses

£6.3M

Profit After Tax

-£138k

114avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£0

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.5M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£294k
Assets less current liabilities£8.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20243.29-£138k
20232.76

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.