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Ast Signs Limited

04564916

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE BOX, PENRITH, CA11 9FB
Incorporated 16/10/2002

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/09/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/10/2026

Due 22/10/2027

On track

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities
96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Mr Richard Edward Charles Butcher

secretary · Since 16/10/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Also on 10 other boards

Mr Mark Gerald Aston

director · Since 16/10/2002

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Also on 1 other board

Mr William Stobart

director · Since 16/10/2002

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM

Also on 57 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr William Stobart

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Mark Gerald Aston

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom

Notified 06/04/2016

Mrs Anna Aston

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 07/12/2018Registered 14/12/2018Satisfied 14/12/2022
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 13/11/2015Registered 27/11/2015
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/08/2015Registered 26/08/2015Satisfied 14/12/2022
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/08/2015Registered 26/08/2015Satisfied 14/12/2022
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 08/06/2015Registered 10/06/2015Satisfied 14/12/2022
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 29/04/2015Registered 01/05/2015Satisfied 14/12/2022
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 15/10/2014Registered 29/10/2014
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/02/2014Registered 11/03/2014Satisfied 14/12/2022
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 20/12/2013Registered 24/12/2013Satisfied 14/12/2022
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 30/10/2013Registered 04/11/2013Satisfied 14/12/2022

CompanyRankvs 6386+ SIC 82990 peers
76

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.55× · 16/20
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 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

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

£2.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£812k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.2M

Current Liabilities

£2.1M

Fixed Assets

£1.7M

Debtors

£2.3M

48avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£7k
Bank loans & overdrafts£119k
Assets less current liabilities£2.9M
Signed by 04564916 2025-01-01 2025-12-31 04564916 2025-12-31 04564916 bus: 1 1 2025-12-31 04564916 core:RetainedEarningsAccumulatePrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.55+£147k
20241.45+£78k
20231.69—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.