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Ram Universal Limited

01642089

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

Unit 20 Swannington Road, Cottage Lane Industrial Estate, Broughton Astley, Leicester, LE9 6TU
Incorporated 09/06/1982

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/04/2026

Due 28/04/2027

On track

Industry

46140
Agents involved in the sale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft
46190
Agents involved in the sale of a variety of goods
74100
Specialised design activities

Officers

Richard Alan James

director · Since 01/07/1999

British · England · Age 57

Robert Leslie James

director · Since 01/07/1999

British · England · Age 58

Wendy Margaret Anne James

secretary · Since 01/11/2012

Former

Wendy Margaret Ann James

director · Resigned 02/07/1999

Wendy Margaret Ann James

secretary · Resigned 02/07/1999

Alan David James

director · Resigned 01/12/1999

Caroline Golding

secretary · Resigned 24/05/2002

Robert Leslie James

secretary · Resigned 01/11/2012

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Robert Leslie James

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 58

Unit 20, Swannington Road, Cottage Lane Industrial Estate, Leicester, LE9 6TU

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Richard Alan James

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 57

Unit 20, Swannington Road, Cottage Lane Industrial Estate, Leicester, LE9 6TU

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 08/10/2015Registered 08/10/2015
Charge
satisfied

SYNERGY IN TRADE LIMITED

Created 13/12/2013Registered 13/12/2013Satisfied 30/09/2016
charge
satisfied

NMB-HELLER LIMITED

Created 04/02/2003Registered 05/02/2003Satisfied 10/11/2016
charge
satisfied

NMB-HELLER LIMITED

Created 18/05/1998Registered 22/05/1998Satisfied 10/11/2016
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 24/07/1995Registered 31/07/1995
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 06/12/1991Registered 16/12/1991Satisfied 27/08/1996
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/11/1982Registered 10/11/1982Satisfied 27/08/1996

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-08

Active

typeltd
2026-06-08

Private Limited Company

address line1Unit 20 Swannington Road, Cottage Lane Industrial Estate
2026-06-08

UNIT 20 SWANNINGTON ROAD, COTTAGE LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

post townLeicester
2026-06-08

LEICESTER

officer appointedJAMES, Wendy Margaret Anne
2026-06-08
officer appointedJAMES, Richard Alan
2026-06-08
officer appointedJAMES, Robert Leslie
2026-06-08

CompanyRankvs 59+ SIC 46140 peers
78

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.15× · 20/20
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 strength24/25 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.

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

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

£2.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.3M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.4M

Current Liabilities

£823k

Fixed Assets

£266k

Debtors

£1.3M

20avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.9M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20244.15+£323k
20233.10+£685k
20213.73+£363k
20203.07+£224k
20193.44+£240k
20183.55-£82k
20172.84

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.