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B J Cowles Electrical Contractors Ltd

05367772

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
90 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk

No risk factors detected.

Details

37 LAKESIDE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL18 1SZ
Incorporated 17/02/2005

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

43210
Electrical installation

Officers

Mr Brian John Cowles

director · Since 17/02/2005

CHAIRMAN

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 78

Mr Simon James Gayther

director · Since 17/02/2005

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 61

Mr Thomas Morley

secretary · Since 05/11/2020

Also on 1 other board

Mr Thomas Morley

director · Since 05/11/2020

COMPANY SECRETARY/DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Simon James Gayther

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 61

2, West View, Newent, GL18 1TE

Notified 17/02/2017

Brian John Cowles

25–50% shares
25–50% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 78

37, Lakeside, Newent, GL18 1SZ

Notified 17/02/2017

CompanyRankvs 4802+ SIC 43210 peers
75

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees8th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.02× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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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.

Employees1/15 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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£340k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£463k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£313k

Working capital

Current Assets

£618k

Current Liabilities

£305k

Fixed Assets

£34k

Debtors

£150k

0avg. employees-13

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£347k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.02+£16k
20241.98+£53k
20231.88-£27k
20221.96-£9k
20212.10

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.