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Cables Direct Limited

02819039

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

UNIT C HEAGE ROAD IND EST, RIPLEY, DE5 3GH
Incorporated 18/05/1993

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 30/05/2026

Due 13/06/2027

On track

Industry

46510
Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software
46520
Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts

Officers

Tom Burke

secretary · Since 21/03/2023

Also on 1 other board

Tom Burke

director · Since 21/03/2023

DIRECTOR

IRISH · IRELAND · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Frank Salmon

director · Since 21/03/2023

DIRECTOR

IRISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Cms Distribution Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

2nd Floor, 15, Worship Street, London, EC2A 2DT

Reg: 02214562 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 21/03/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Christopher Andrew Warne

Ceased 21/03/2023

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 22/08/2025Registered 28/08/2025
charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 07/09/1993Registered 09/09/1993Satisfied 19/05/2025

CompanyRankvs 15+ SIC 46510 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 4.3× · 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 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

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

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2025

Turnover

£10.8M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£5.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.7M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.3M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£5.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£7.2M

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£46k

Debtors

£2.1M

Cost of Sales

£7.2M

Gross Profit

£3.6M

Admin Expenses

£2.4M

Operating Profit

£1.3M

Profit After Tax

£944k

44avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£1.1M

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.3M
NI contributions£149k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£5.6M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2025.0.111

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20254.30

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.