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Gerda Security Products Limited

03456399

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 7 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

54 CHISWICK AVENUE, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, IP28 7AY
Incorporated 28/10/1997

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Mr. Alastair John Thompson

director · Since 28/10/1997

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Mr Alan David Pealling

director · Since 01/02/2018

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 2 other boards

Lesley Jayne Palmer

director · Since 15/05/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Persons with Significant Control

Gerda Security Holdings Limited

75–100% shares

53 - 54, Chiswick Avenue Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 7AY

Reg: 05486641 · Companies House · Uk Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

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CompanyRankvs 12132+ SIC 96090 peers
53

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees40th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.35× · 12/20
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.

Employees6/15 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

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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£4.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£873k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£509k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£15.1M

Current Liabilities

£11.2M

Fixed Assets

£1.8M

Debtors

£10.8M

Cost of Sales

£17.2M

Admin Expenses

£6.6M

Profit After Tax

£316k

1avg. employees-130

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£141k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.1M

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£2.5M
Assets less current liabilities£5.7M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.35+£316k
20241.34+£361k
20231.30+£3.6M
20191.08

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.