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Discus Systems Plc

03449736

active
Public Limited Company
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

PATRICK FARM BARNS, SOLIHULL, B92 0LT
Incorporated 14/10/1997

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

62020
Information technology consultancy activities

Officers

Mr Terry Biddulph

director · Since 06/09/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 72

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Damien Biddulph

director · Since 30/09/2008

I.T.

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 42

Also on 1 other board

Dayle Biddulph

director · Since 30/09/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 52

Terry Biddulph

secretary · Since 23/07/2014

BRITISH

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Terry Biddulph

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 72

Patrick Farm, Barns, Solihull, B92 0LT

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF IRELAND

Created 23/02/2004Registered 27/02/2004

CompanyRankvs 2165+ SIC 62020 peers
64

Financial strength80th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.7× · 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 strength20/25 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.

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 when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£50k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£183k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£97k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£255k

Working capital

Current Assets

£405k

Current Liabilities

£150k

Fixed Assets

£531

Debtors

£221k

Cost of Sales

£554k

Admin Expenses

£356k

Profit After Tax

£75k

5avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£22k
Dividends paid£16k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£148k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£255k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.70+£0
20242.75+£0
20234.02—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.