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Hay Cinema Bookshop Limited

02335573

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

THE OLD CINEMA CASTLE STREET, HEREFORD, HR3 5DF
Incorporated 17/01/1989

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47610
Retail sale of books in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Gregory John Martin Coombes

director · Since 17/01/1992

BOOKSELLER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 3 other boards

Deborah Clark

director · Since 06/10/2000

BOOKSELLER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 64

Also on 3 other boards

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 47610 peers
89

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 10.18× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 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.

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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£542k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£192k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£542k

Working capital

Current Assets

£601k

Current Liabilities

£59k

Fixed Assets

£25k

Debtors

£15k

10avg. employees+1

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£9k
Assets less current liabilities£567k
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202510.18+£26k
20247.54+£31k
20235.77—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.