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Daco Scientific Limited

02151964

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

VULCAN HOUSE, ALDERMASTON, RG7 8PB
Incorporated 31/07/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

group

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 13/04/2026

Due 27/04/2027

On track

Industry

26200
Manufacture of computers and peripheral equipment

Officers

Mr John Philip Ridout

director · Since 07/04/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 3 other boards

Christopher James Veel

director · Since 01/01/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Mr John Philip Ridout

secretary · Since 04/09/2002

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Roy Eric Engel

director · Since 04/09/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Mr Christopher Carlucci

director · Since 01/12/2024

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Roy Eric Engel

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 62

Vulcan House, Aldermaston, RG7 8PB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr John Philip Ridout

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 67

Vulcan House, Aldermaston, RG7 8PB

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Peter Davis

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 76

Vulcan House, Aldermaston, RG7 8PB

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 16/05/1988Registered 19/05/1988
charge
satisfied

INVESTORS IN INDUSTRY PLC

Created 30/09/1987Registered 02/10/1987Satisfied 04/11/2008
charge
satisfied

THE HOLDERS OF UKP 70,000.00

Created 30/09/1987Registered 02/10/1987Satisfied 04/11/2008

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 26200 peers
69

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.15× · 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

performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the original financial statements were authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/09/2025

Turnover

£14.6M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£12.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£6.4M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£2.1M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£12.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£14.8M

Current Liabilities

£2.9M

Fixed Assets

£226k

Debtors

£4.3M

Cost of Sales

£9.7M

Gross Profit

£4.9M

Admin Expenses

£3.0M

Operating Profit

£2.0M

Profit After Tax

£1.6M

88avg. employees+10

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£600k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.2M

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£12.1M
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.15+£1.0M
20245.79+£662k
20238.26+£322k
20228.93+£388k
20217.28

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.