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Instock Hardware Limited

03870391

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

14 PINDAR ROAD, HODDESDON, EN11 0DE
Incorporated 03/11/1999

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

small

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/11/2025

Due 22/11/2026

On track

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mr Marc Flynn

director · Since 09/11/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 62

Also on 13 other boards

Mr. Stephen Bywater

director · Since 31/08/2017

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Mr Rory Flynn

director · Since 04/06/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Also on 2 other boards

Simon Gary Foord

director · Since 04/06/2024

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Also on 3 other boards

Gary Zubiena

director · Since 04/06/2024

SALES DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 67

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Fsl Investments Limited

75–100% shares

14, Pindar Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0DE

Reg: 06396674 · England · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 23/02/2024Registered 26/02/2024
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 25/01/2013Registered 26/01/2013
charge
satisfied

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 18/03/2009Registered 21/03/2009Satisfied 04/03/2026
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 16/05/2008Registered 29/05/2008
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD (SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 03/07/2002Registered 04/07/2002
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 23/02/2000Registered 24/02/2000

CompanyRankvs 1474+ SIC 82990 peers
78

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees84th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 5.39× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees13/15 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 31/12/2025

Net Worth

£2.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£189k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.2M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.7M

Current Liabilities

£494k

Fixed Assets

£2k

Debtors

£2.2M

3avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£155k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.2M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20255.39+£455k
20244.60+£485k
20234.72—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.