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First Optical Ltd

02857166

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

265 - 269 KINGSTON ROAD, LONDON, SW19 3NW
Incorporated 28/09/1993

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/02/2026

Due 26/02/2027

On track

Industry

47782
Retail sale by opticians

Officers

Mr Richard Stuart Glass

secretary · Since 28/09/1993

OPTICIAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Also on 21 other boards

Mr Richard Stuart Glass

director · Since 28/09/1993

OPTICIAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Also on 21 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Richard Stuart Glass

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 74

20, Canons Close, Radlett, WD7 7ER

Notified 28/09/2016

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 513+ SIC 47782 peers
55

Financial strength47th percentile among SIC peers · 12/25
Employees71th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.41× · 12/20
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 strength12/25 pts

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

Employees11/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 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

Turnover

£385k

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£8k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£12k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£56k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£29k

Working capital

Current Assets

£100k

Current Liabilities

£71k

Fixed Assets

£5k

Debtors

£28k

Cost of Sales

£135k

Gross Profit

£250k

Admin Expenses

£306k

Operating Profit

-£56k

Profit After Tax

-£51k

5avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid-£10k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£9k
Assets less current liabilities£35k
Prepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.41-£61k
20241.96+£7k
20232.05-£7k
20222.12+£24k
20212.13+£33k
20200.89-£27k
20191.09

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.