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S E A Transport Limited

04135441

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

82 OFFICE AT 82 SHED, FELIXSTOWE, IP11 3BW
Incorporated 04/01/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

30/04/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 04/01/2026

Due 18/01/2027

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Christopher Mark Smith

director · Since 04/01/2001

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Frazer Robert Smith

director · Since 01/11/2004

TRANSPORT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 6 other boards

Mr Benjamin Gareth Hewitt

director · Since 08/09/2025

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 32

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

S E A Transport Investments Limited

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

82 Office At 82 Shed, Dock Road, Felixstowe, IP11 3BW

Notified 21/10/2022

Former PSCs

Mrs Jaime Emma Smith

Ceased 21/10/2022

Mr Frazer Robert Smith

Ceased 21/10/2022

Mr Christopher Mark Smith

Ceased 21/10/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

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CompanyRankvs 5103+ SIC 49410 peers
55

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.9× · 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 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.

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

long-standing knowledge of the business, the directors consider the transition to be orderly and stabilising, and do not believe it poses a material threat to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. After reviewing the Company’s forecasts and projections, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the

Key FinancialsYear ending 30/04/2025

Turnover

£18.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£338k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£200k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£574k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£409k

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.7M

Current Liabilities

£4.1M

Fixed Assets

£2.1M

Debtors

£3.5M

Cost of Sales

£15.0M

Gross Profit

£3.6M

Admin Expenses

£4.0M

Operating Profit

-£272k

Profit After Tax

-£434k

84avg. employees+21

Tax at Year End(2023)

Dividends paid-£467k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.3M
NI contributions£442k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£40k
Assets less current liabilities£1.7M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.90-£586k
20231.08-£232k
20221.27+£357k
20211.05+£417k
20200.97+£110k
20190.82+£55k
20180.77

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.