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Directfirm Limited

03092512

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

6 CARLTON ROAD, ESSEX, RM2 5AA
Incorporated 17/08/1995

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/08/2025

Due 31/08/2026

On track

Industry

47300
Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores

Officers

Mr Nandan Kumar

director · Since 12/09/1995

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Uma Vora

secretary · Since 19/11/1999

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · Age 66

Also on 10 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nandan Kumar

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

British · England · Age 61

125, Park Road, Peterborough, PE1 2UD

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BP OIL UK LIMITED

Created 11/10/2010Registered 20/10/2010
charge
satisfied

BP OIL UK LIMITED

Created 31/08/2010Registered 08/09/2010Satisfied 17/06/2011
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 12/11/2009Registered 25/11/2009Satisfied 23/02/2011
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 07/04/2004Registered 08/04/2004
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/09/2003Registered 03/10/2003
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/07/2003Registered 24/07/2003

CompanyRankvs 354+ SIC 47300 peers
55

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.95× · 6/20
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.

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 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 when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Turnover

£13.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£8.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£829k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£53k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£60k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£10.0M

Debtors

£79k

Cost of Sales

£11.9M

Gross Profit

£1.1M

Admin Expenses

£1.0M

Operating Profit

£153k

Profit After Tax

£40k

27avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£141k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£525k
NI contributions£34k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£119k
Assets less current liabilities£10.0M
Prepared with VT Final Accounts

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.95+£2.4M
20241.15-£222k
20231.70+£1.9M
20221.42+£2.2M
20211.36+£28k
20201.55+£90k
20191.44+£826k
20181.51

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.