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G.A.P. Research Company Limited

02096133

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

2 EBBSFLEET INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHFLEET GRAVESEND, DA11 9DZ
Incorporated 03/02/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 18/03/2026

Due 01/04/2027

On track

Industry

32500
Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies
46460
Wholesale of pharmaceutical goods

Officers

Mr Gurnam Singh Photay

secretary · Since 31/05/1992

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Avtar Singh Photay

director · Since 31/05/1992

CHEMIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Gurnam Singh Photay

director · Since 31/05/1992

PRINTER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 5 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Avtar Singh Photay

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · England · Age 66

2 Ebbsfleet Industrial Estate, Northfleet Gravesend, DA11 9DZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Gurnam Singh Photay

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 68

2 Ebbsfleet Industrial Estate, Northfleet Gravesend, DA11 9DZ

Notified 06/04/2016

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CompanyRankvs 461+ SIC 32500 peers
62

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees91th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.7× · 6/20
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 strength22/25 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.

Liquidity6/20 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£770k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£110k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£71k

Working capital

Current Assets

£161k

Current Liabilities

£232k

Fixed Assets

£1.3M

Debtors

£4k

13avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£40k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.2M
Prepared with Sage Accounts Production Advanced 2023 - FRS102_2023

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.70+£0
20250.70+£41k
20240.52+£42k
20230.67—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.