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Cobal Sign Systems Limited

01597410

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

BROOKWAY, NEWBURY, RG14 5PE
Incorporated 12/11/1981

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

32990
Other manufacturing

Officers

Mr Philip Charles Ball

director · Since 21/09/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Lisa Maria Ball

director · Since 01/07/2015

ADMINISTRATOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Theresa Liversidge

director · Since 01/01/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Mr Paul Noel Mcglone

director · Since 01/01/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Mrs Theresa Liversidge

secretary · Since 06/01/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Philip Charles Ball

50–75% shares

British · England · Age 79

Brookway, Newbury, RG14 5PE

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Lisa Maria Ball

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 67

Brookway, Newbury, RG14 5PE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 30/09/2020Registered 09/10/2020
charge
satisfied

CLOSE INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 24/09/2007Registered 27/09/2007Satisfied 29/03/2019
charge
satisfied

CLOSE INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 14/05/2001Registered 19/05/2001Satisfied 06/10/2007
charge
satisfied

CLOSE INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 14/05/2001Registered 19/05/2001Satisfied 06/10/2007
charge
satisfied

CLOSE INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 14/05/2001Registered 19/05/2001Satisfied 06/10/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 20/08/1998Registered 26/08/1998Satisfied 07/12/2006
charge
satisfied

CLOSE BROTHERS LIMITED

Created 22/03/1993Registered 25/03/1993Satisfied 06/10/2007
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK LTD

Created 22/01/1982Registered 25/01/1982Satisfied 07/12/2006

CompanyRankvs 2432+ SIC 32990 peers
66

Financial strength78th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.44× · 12/20
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 strength20/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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

£259k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£102k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£170k

Working capital

Current Assets

£553k

Current Liabilities

£383k

Fixed Assets

£317k

Debtors

£333k

24avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End(2021)

Corp tax£36k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£74k
Assets less current liabilities£487k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.44-£90k
20231.72+£154k
20221.51-£256k
20212.26-£217k
20203.18+£53k
20192.48—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.