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G.B.A. Services Limited

03938337

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 8 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

429 MOSS LANE, PRESTON, PR4 6XJ
Incorporated 02/03/2000

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr David Watson Birkbeck Ceng Mice Mciwem

director · Since 02/03/2000

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 83

Also on 2 other boards

Mr David James Birkbeck

director · Since 02/03/2000

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Mr Andrew John Birkbeck

director · Since 01/09/2010

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Peter Stefan Zak

director · Since 15/07/2020

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 9 other boards

Mr Paul David Birkbeck

director · Since 15/07/2020

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 60

Also on 1 other board

Mr Philip Robinson

secretary · Since 10/12/2020

Mrs Rachael Shannon Forshaw

director · Since 01/04/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Persons with Significant Control

Gba Logistics Ltd

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

429, Moss Lane, Preston, PR4 6XJ

Reg: 10670062 · Companies House · Private Limited Company Limited By Shares

Notified 01/01/2021

Former PSCs

Mr David James Birkbeck

Ceased 01/01/2021

Charges8 outstanding

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outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 4603+ SIC 49410 peers
56

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.93× · 6/20
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.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the 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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£2.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.1M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£459k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£1.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£21.7M

Current Liabilities

£23.3M

Fixed Assets

£7.4M

Debtors

£20.5M

Cost of Sales

£55.8M

Admin Expenses

£12.4M

Profit After Tax

£499k

308avg. employees+7

Tax at Year End

Corp tax-£20k
Dividends paid£890k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£14.6M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£31k
Bank loans & overdrafts£0
Assets less current liabilities£5.8M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.93-£1.7M
20230.90-£1.7M
20221.17

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.