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Dent Security Systems Limited

02323834

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)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

287 NEWMARKET ROAD, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, CB5 8JE
Incorporated 01/12/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/12/2025

Due 07/01/2027

On track

Industry

80200
Security systems service activities

Officers

Mr Ian David James

secretary · Since 13/07/1999

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 19 other boards

Mr Ian David James

director · Since 13/07/1999

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 19 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Bryan Sydney James

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 88

287 Newmarket Road, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8JE

Notified 01/06/2016

Mr Ian David James

Significant control

British · England · Age 63

287 Newmarket Road, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8JE

Notified 01/06/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BRYAN SIDNEY JAMES AND PAMELA ELLEN JAMES

Created 29/01/2008Registered 05/02/2008

CompanyRankvs 1393+ SIC 80200 peers
63

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees87th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.62× · 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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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 30/09/2025

Net Worth

£593k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£90k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£92k

Working capital

Current Assets

£148k

Current Liabilities

£240k

Fixed Assets

£721k

Debtors

£47k

6avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£926

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£974
Bank loans & overdrafts£3k
Assets less current liabilities£629k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.62-£84k
20240.69+£2k
20230.69

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.