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Seaward Electronic Limited

01674384

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

18 BRACKEN HILL, PETERLEE CO DURHAM, SR8 2SW
Incorporated 28/10/1982

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 31/07/2025

Due 14/08/2026

On track

Industry

26511
Manufacture of electronic instruments and appliances for measuring, testing, and navigation

Officers

Mr John Martin Christopher Callan

director · Since 26/01/2021

ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Mr Stefan Gerhard Glaser

director · Since 10/12/2024

NONE

GERMAN · GERMANY · Age 58

Also on 2 other boards

Lisa Maitland

secretary · Since 01/02/2026

John Thomas Madden

director · Since 01/02/2026

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 55

Persons with Significant Control

Gmc Instruments Uk Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

15, Bracken Hill, Peterlee, SR8 2SW

Reg: 09640512 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 31/12/2017

Former PSCs

Seaward Holding Company

Ceased 31/12/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 14+ SIC 26511 peers
69

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.93× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -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 31/12/2023

Net Worth

£7.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£4.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£10.4M

Current Liabilities

£3.6M

Fixed Assets

£1.2M

Debtors

£4.0M

Cost of Sales

£16.8M

Admin Expenses

£2.5M

Profit After Tax

£3.2M

178avg. employees+19

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£106k
Dividends paid£885k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£6.2M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£12k
Assets less current liabilities£8.0M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20232.93+£3.3M
20212.04-£338k
20202.21+£577k
20192.36

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.