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Direct Discount Stores Limited

03545236

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
77 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

11 MEAD RISE, BIRMINGHAM, B15 3SD
Incorporated 14/04/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/04/2026

Due 28/04/2027

On track

Industry

47789
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores

Officers

Mrs Manisha Sodhi

secretary · Since 14/04/1998

INDIAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 9 other boards

Mrs Manisha Sodhi

director · Since 15/04/2004

COMPANY SECRETARY

INDIAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Also on 9 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Manisha Sodhi

50–75% shares
50–75% votes

British · England · Age 54

Harpal House, 14 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0LT

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges4 outstanding

charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 2868+ SIC 47789 peers
55

Financial strength82th percentile among SIC peers · 21/25
Employees10th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.27× · 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 strength21/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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 30/06/2024

Net Worth

£127k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£8k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£79k

Working capital

Current Assets

£372k

Current Liabilities

£293k

Fixed Assets

£115k

Debtors

£364k

Profit After Tax

£41k

0avg. employees-1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£20k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£61k
Assets less current liabilities£194k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.27+£41k
20231.21+£35k
20221.17+£6k
20211.24+£8k
20201.30+£6k
20191.32-£7k
20181.44—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.