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Booker & Best Limited

03932673

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
74 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

WINDMILL HOUSE, ST. LEONARDS ON SEA, TN38 9BY
Incorporated 24/02/2000

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43210
Electrical installation
43220
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
43290
Other construction installation
43390
Other building completion and finishing

Officers

Mr Nicholas Paul Booker

secretary · Since 09/03/2000

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Trevor John Best

director · Since 09/03/2000

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Nicholas Paul Booker

director · Since 09/03/2000

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Tony Booker

director · Since 09/03/2000

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Nicholas Paul Booker

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 63

Windmill House, St. Leonards On Sea, TN38 9BY

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Trevor John Best

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 62

Windmill House, St. Leonards On Sea, TN38 9BY

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Tony Booker

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 65

Windmill House, St. Leonards On Sea, TN38 9BY

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Charge
satisfied

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charge
outstanding

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Created 04/02/2011Registered 09/02/2011
charge
satisfied

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Created 05/12/2007Registered 14/12/2007Satisfied 25/11/2013
charge
outstanding

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Created 25/07/2000Registered 01/08/2000

CompanyRankvs 2288+ SIC 43210 peers
61

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.31× · 12/20
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 strength24/25 pts

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

Employees15/15 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

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

identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going c

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£751k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£600k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£841k

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.6M

Current Liabilities

£2.7M

Fixed Assets

£1.5M

Debtors

£2.3M

Profit After Tax

£555k

130avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2019)

Dividends paid£60k

People Costs(2020)

Wages & salaries£4.3M
NI contributions£412k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£227k
Bank loans & overdrafts£10k
Assets less current liabilities£2.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.31+£555k
20240.76+£572k
20230.64-£768k
20200.68-£1.5M
20191.32-£772k
20171.67

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.