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Rapid Electrical Distributors Limited

05007840

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

UNIT 10 COLN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, COLNBROOK SLOUGH, SL3 0NJ
Incorporated 06/01/2004

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46520
Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts

Officers

Mr Nicholas James Edwell

director · Since 23/04/2004

ELECTRICAL

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 6 other boards

Mrs Frances Edwell

secretary · Since 19/05/2014

Persons with Significant Control

Rapid Electrical Distributors Holdings Limited

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

St Anns Quay, 118, Quayside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3BD

Reg: 13196044 · Companies House England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 02/03/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Nicholas Edwell

Ceased 02/03/2021

Mrs Frances Edwell

Ceased 02/03/2021

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CompanyRankvs 324+ SIC 46520 peers
61

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.04× · 12/20
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.

Liquidity12/20 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 director with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£15.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£1.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£359k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£530k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£198k

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.0M

Current Liabilities

£4.8M

Fixed Assets

£1.9M

Debtors

£4.0M

Cost of Sales

£11.9M

Gross Profit

£3.1M

Admin Expenses

£2.6M

Operating Profit

£771k

Profit After Tax

£377k

27avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£213k
Dividends paid£225k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.2M
NI contributions£130k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£180k
Assets less current liabilities£2.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.04+£919k
20231.04+£33k
20221.08+£104k
20211.13+£39k
20201.13

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.