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Graham Bell Limited

03759033

active
Private 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

AVAILABLE CAR STATION ROAD, DERBY, DE74 2NL
Incorporated 22/04/1999

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles

Officers

Mr Graham Bell

secretary · Since 22/04/1999

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 10 other boards

Mrs Alison Mary Bell

director · Since 22/04/1999

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Graham Bell

director · Since 22/04/1999

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 10 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Graham Bell Holdings Ltd

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

Available Car, Station Road, Derby, DE74 2NL

Reg: 04987829 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

charge
satisfied

BLACK HORSE LIMITED

Created 29/10/2009Registered 10/11/2009Satisfied 04/04/2022
charge
satisfied

CAPITAL BANK PLC

Created 08/05/2001Registered 12/05/2001Satisfied 05/04/2022
charge
outstanding

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 28/05/1999Registered 03/06/1999

CompanyRankvs 175+ SIC 45112 peers
69

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 19.56× · 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 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.

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

that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements , the directors are responsible for assessing the Company 's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease opera

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£73.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£3.3M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£124k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£256k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£3.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.5M

Current Liabilities

£179k

Debtors

£3.3M

Cost of Sales

£69.6M

Gross Profit

£3.5M

Admin Expenses

£2.7M

Operating Profit

£808k

Profit After Tax

£256k

9avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End(2022)

Dividends paid-£350k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£291k
NI contributions£30k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
202419.56-£1.6M
20221.35

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.