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Cogent (Holdings) Limited

03675155

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

FIRST FLOOR, LONDON, WC2A 1LF
Incorporated 27/11/1998

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 27/11/2025

Due 11/12/2026

On track

Industry

72110
Research and experimental development on biotechnology

Officers

Dr John William Ballard

director · Since 27/11/1998

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 78

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Patrick James Newton

director · Since 15/10/2025

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Also on 6 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

J.B. Associates U.K. Limited

75–100% shares

1st Floor, 1 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1LF

Reg: 03378551 · England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 22/04/2003Registered 29/04/2003

CompanyRankvs 791+ SIC 72110 peers
56

Financial strength53th percentile among SIC peers · 13/25
Employees22th percentile among SIC peers · 3/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 26.14× · 20/20
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 strength13/25 pts

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

Employees3/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£1k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£0

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£210k

Working capital

Current Assets

£218k

Current Liabilities

£8k

Fixed Assets

£0

Debtors

£218k

0avg. employees
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
202426.14
202370.20
202212.90
202111.49
20209.65
201911.87

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.