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Apex Security Engineering Limited

02727620

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

UNITS 9-10, BIGGLESWADE, SG18 8NH
Incorporated 01/07/1992

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Kevin Woods

director · Since 18/12/1992

DESIGN ENGINEER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Daniel James Hilder

director · Since 01/04/2018

DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Robert Anthony Prendergast

director · Since 01/04/2018

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 42

Mr Tony Graham Wells

director · Since 01/04/2018

BUSINESS DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 70

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Kevin Woods

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 70

Units 9-10, Eldon Way, Biggleswade, SG18 8NH

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Samuel Burns

Ceased 01/09/2023

Charges5 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/04/2003Registered 13/05/2003
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND INVOICE DISCOUNTING LIMITED

Created 04/11/2002Registered 06/11/2002
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 31/01/2000Registered 10/02/2000
charge
outstanding

LOMBARD NATWEST DISCOUNTING LIMITED

Created 18/12/1998Registered 24/12/1998
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/05/1997Registered 02/06/1997

CompanyRankvs 1191+ SIC 25990 peers
71

Financial strength85th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.88× · 16/20
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 strength21/25 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.

Liquidity16/20 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 30/12/2025

Net Worth

£774k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£87k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£550k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£625k

Fixed Assets

£552k

Debtors

£753k

33avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Signed by 2024-12-31Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.88-£122k
20241.85+£375k
20231.63+£17k
20221.62+£54k
20211.79—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.