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Rough Guides Limited(The)

01969090

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

C/O APA PUBLICATIONS (UK) LTD, LONDON, WC2A 2JR
Incorporated 05/12/1985

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

58110
Book publishing

Officers

Pennsec Limited

secretary · Since 01/11/2017

BRITISH

Also on 203 other boards

Mr Rene Frey

director · Since 01/11/2017

MD APA HOLDING AG

SWISS · SWITZERLAND · Age 62

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Rene Frey

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

Swiss · Switzerland · Age 62

Bahnhofplatz 6, Siebnen, CH-8854

Notified 01/11/2017

Former PSCs

Penguin Books Limited

Ceased 01/11/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

IGF INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 31/01/2018Registered 05/02/2018
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 10/11/1993Registered 18/11/1993Satisfied 19/03/1997
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 22/03/1993Registered 25/03/1993Satisfied 24/11/1993
charge
satisfied

THE WARDENS AND COMMONALTY OF THE MYSTERY OF MERCERS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

Created 03/08/1992Registered 18/08/1992Satisfied 26/09/2017

CompanyRankvs 64430+ SIC 58110 peers
29

Financial strength25th percentile among SIC peers · 6/25
Employees19th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength6/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees3/15 pts

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

Liquidity0/20 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 30/11/2025

Net Worth

£0

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£0

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

£0

0avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£0
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2020+£61k
20180.32-£373k
20171.37

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.