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Astro Communications Limited

01869439

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

2ND FLOOR, MARITIME PLACE QUAYSIDE, CHATHAM, ME4 4QZ
Incorporated 06/12/1984

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

62090
Other information technology service activities

Officers

Mr Stephen Sidney Charles Smith

secretary · Since 16/07/1991

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Stephen Sidney Charles Smith

director · Since 16/07/1991

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 69

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Robert Trollope

director · Since 16/07/1991

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 1 other board

Mr Steven John Hodges

director · Since 16/04/2013

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Stephen Sidney Charles Smith

Significant control

British · England · Age 69

The Stables, Hawley Manor, Hawley Road, Dartford, DA1 1PX

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Robert Trollope

Significant control

British · England · Age 72

The Stables, Hawley Manor, Hawley Road, Dartford, DA1 1PX

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Steven John Hodges

Significant control

British · England · Age 50

The Stables Hawley Manor, Hawley Road, Dartford, DA1 1PX

Notified 18/02/2019

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 06/03/2012Registered 10/03/2012
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 11/03/2008Registered 14/03/2008

CompanyRankvs 2850+ SIC 62090 peers
75

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.74× · 16/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity16/20 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

£745k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£589k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£715k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.7M

Current Liabilities

£962k

Fixed Assets

£89k

Debtors

£944k

39avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£78k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£70k
Assets less current liabilities£804k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.74+£48k
20231.86+£3k
20221.88+£6k
20212.29-£69k
20202.46+£126k
20191.88+£25k
20181.69

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.