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First Signs And Labels (Bishop'S Stortford) Ltd.

03888779

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
84 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

UNIT 1 RAYNHAM CLOSE, BISHOPS STORTFORD, CM23 5PJ
Incorporated 06/12/1999

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

18121
Manufacture of printed labels

Officers

Mr Christopher Mark Baudains

director · Since 06/12/1999

ENGRAVER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Christopher Mark Baudains

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

British · England · Age 61

Unit 1 Raynham Close, Raynham Road Industrial Estate, Bishops Stortford, CM23 5PJ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 27/09/2007Registered 29/09/2007
charge
outstanding

EQUITON NOMINEE BISHOPS STORTFORD 1 LIMITED AND EQUITON NOMINEE BISHOPS STORTFORD 2 LIMITED

Created 23/11/2005Registered 26/11/2005
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 27/06/2005Registered 29/06/2005

CompanyRankvs 76+ SIC 18121 peers
66

Financial strength80th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees92th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.32× · 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 strength20/25 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.

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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£158k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£13k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£118k

Working capital

Current Assets

£489k

Current Liabilities

£370k

Fixed Assets

£60k

Debtors

£315k

17avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£7k
Bank loans & overdrafts£5k
Assets less current liabilities£178k
Signed by 03888779 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 03888779 2025-05-31 03888779 bus:OrdinaryShareClass1 2025-05-31 03888779 core:HirePurchasPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.32+£6k
20241.30+£7k
20231.30

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.