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Richards Coal Merchants Limited

01537800

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

1 BOSWORTH ROAD, NEATH, SA10 6BU
Incorporated 08/01/1981

Compliance

Last accounts

31/01/2026

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/10/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/04/2026

Due 04/05/2027

On track

Industry

47990
Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets

Officers

Mr Alan Richards

director · Since 20/04/1991

COAL MERCHANT

BRITISH · WALES · Age 76

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Alan Richards

75–100% shares

British · Wales · Age 76

1, Bosworth Road, Neath, SA10 6BU

Notified 22/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 5249+ SIC 47990 peers
68

Financial strength43th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
Employees45th percentile among SIC peers · 7/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.15× · 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 strength11/25 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.

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 31/01/2026

Net Worth

£100

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£50k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£37k

Working capital

Current Assets

£54k

Current Liabilities

£17k

Fixed Assets

£6k

Debtors

£1k

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£43k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20263.15
20263.15
20255.30
20246.14+£2k
202310.48+£88
202219.00+£4k
20216.52+£5k
202027.91-£3k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.