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Cobol Limited

02559319

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

1 PRINCES COURT, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE11 5XR
Incorporated 16/11/1990

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43341
Painting

Officers

Mr Stewart John Walker

director · Since 18/08/1992

CONTRACTS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Also on 1 other board

Dr Robert Walker

secretary · Since 08/09/2015

Mr Robert Walker

director · Since 16/11/2021

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Stewart John Walker

50–75% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 74

1, Princes Court, Loughborough, LE11 5XR

Notified 16/11/2016

Mr Robert Walker

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 45

1, Princes Court, Loughborough, LE11 5XR

Notified 16/11/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 11/05/2016Registered 25/05/2016
Charge
outstanding

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 19/04/2016Registered 29/04/2016
charge
satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 19/02/2010Registered 05/03/2010Satisfied 13/05/2016
charge
satisfied

CLYDESDALE BANK PLC

Created 24/09/2008Registered 01/10/2008Satisfied 13/05/2016
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 23/07/2004Registered 24/07/2004Satisfied 18/01/2005
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 27/02/2004Registered 09/03/2004Satisfied 13/05/2016
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 01/11/2001Registered 07/11/2001Satisfied 07/05/2004
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 25/05/1999Registered 12/06/1999Satisfied 13/05/2016
charge
satisfied

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 15/08/1997Registered 19/08/1997Satisfied 13/05/2016

CompanyRankvs 22+ SIC 43341 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 8.62× · 20/20
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 strength25/25 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

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

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£156k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.3M

Current Liabilities

£151k

Fixed Assets

£770k

Debtors

£1.1M

13avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£63k
VAT£5k

Director Loans

Company owes directors£7

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.9M
Signed by Mr R Walker 7th November 2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20258.62+£46k£98k
20247.77+£132k£110k
20235.87+£259k—
20225.91+£149k—
20216.17-£11k—
20203.65+£145k—
20192.81——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.