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Aba Market Research Limited

04404540

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

FIRST FLOOR HART HOUSE, ST ALBANS, AL1 1NG
Incorporated 26/03/2002

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

73200
Market research and public opinion polling

Officers

Ms Alison Bainbridge

director · Since 26/03/2002

MARKET RESEARCH

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Also on 1 other board

Mr David Bainbridge

director · Since 27/03/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 86

Also on 1 other board

Mr Peter Jeremy Norris

director · Since 27/03/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Abamr2 Ltd

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

2, Adelaide Street, St. Albans, AL3 5BH

Reg: 10101605 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Miss Alison Bainbridge

Ceased 18/11/2025

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

MCMULLEN AND SONS LIMITED

Created 05/05/2006Registered 12/05/2006Satisfied 21/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MCMULLEN & SONS LIMITED

Created 09/09/2005Registered 21/09/2005Satisfied 21/08/2025
charge
satisfied

MCMULLEN & SONS LIMITED

Created 11/08/2004Registered 26/08/2004Satisfied 21/08/2025

CompanyRankvs 211+ SIC 73200 peers
76

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.94× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -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.

Liquidity16/20 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

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 going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Turnover

£8.5M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£2.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£1.3M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£790k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.9M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.9M

Current Liabilities

£2.0M

Fixed Assets

£99k

Debtors

£2.6M

Cost of Sales

£5.8M

Gross Profit

£2.7M

Admin Expenses

£1.9M

Operating Profit

£776k

Profit After Tax

£581k

73avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£176k
Dividends paid£482k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.0M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.94+£99k
20241.95-£789k
20231.68-£1.6M
20223.35+£916k
20212.97

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.