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Digital Sign Services Limited

04172975

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

ASHCOMBE COURT, GODALMING, GU7 1LQ
Incorporated 06/03/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 22/02/2026

Due 08/03/2027

On track

Industry

18129
Printing (other than printing of newspapers and printing of labels)

Officers

Mr Gordon Macdonald

director · Since 06/03/2001

MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Thomas Trevor Weaver

director · Since 01/06/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Also on 1 other board

Mr Thomas Trevor Weaver

secretary · Since 15/01/2019

Also on 1 other board

Mr David Alexander Seale

director · Since 15/01/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 88

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Gordon Macdonald

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 63

Flat 2, Britnell House, Petersfield, GU32 2AX

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr David Alexander Seale

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 88

5, Old Rectory Gardens, Godalming, GU7 1XB

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Gerald Howell

Ceased 23/10/2019

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 28/11/2023Registered 29/11/2023
Charge
outstanding

HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LTD · HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 16/12/2014Registered 16/12/2014
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 27/10/2006Registered 01/11/2006
charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 27/10/2006Registered 01/11/2006
charge
satisfied

HSBC ASSET FINANCE (UK) LIMITED & HSBC EQUIPMENT FINANCE (UK) LIMITED

Created 25/02/2004Registered 27/02/2004Satisfied 25/03/2022
charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 04/07/2001Registered 20/07/2001

CompanyRankvs 80+ SIC 18129 peers
79

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees97th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.22× · 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 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.

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

£1.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£547k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£644k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£528k

Fixed Assets

£1.5M

Debtors

£515k

Admin Expenses

£1.1M

33avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£91k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.22+£195k
20242.74+£407k
20233.37—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.