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David Ray Limited

05584478

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

GRANGE FARM, DERBY, DE72 3PB
Incorporated 06/10/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

29/04/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

29/01/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 21/03/2026

Due 04/04/2027

On track

Industry

45111
Sale of new cars and light motor vehicles
45112
Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
45200
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
45320
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories

Officers

Mr David John Michael Ray

director · Since 01/12/2013

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DEALER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 7 other boards

Ms Gillian Anne Ray

director · Since 01/08/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David John Michael Ray

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

British · England · Age 56

Grange Farm, Derby, DE72 3PB

Notified 06/04/2016

Ms Gillian Anne Ray

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

British · England · Age 58

Grange Farm, Derby, DE72 3PB

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/05/2018Registered 16/05/2018
Charge
outstanding

HSBC BANK PLC

Created 08/05/2018Registered 15/05/2018

CompanyRankvs 985+ SIC 45111 peers
57

Financial strength80th percentile among SIC peers · 20/25
Employees75th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.84× · 6/20
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 strength20/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees11/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 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 29/04/2025

Net Worth

£688k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£67k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£388k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.0M

Current Liabilities

£2.4M

Fixed Assets

£3.4M

Debtors

£704k

5avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End(2024)

Corp tax£55k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.0M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.84+£77k
20240.95+£6k
20230.80—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.