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Direct Cargo Ltd.

06821221

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

125 RICHMOND AVENUE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS3 9LF
Incorporated 17/02/2009

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

micro entity

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/02/2026

Due 03/03/2027

On track

Industry

49410
Freight transport by road

Officers

Mr Steven John Barclay

director · Since 17/02/2009

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 66

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Steven John Barclay

75–100% shares

British · England · Age 66

125, Richmond Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9LF

Notified 02/11/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Patrick John Keen

Ceased 27/10/2020

Charges2 outstanding

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outstanding

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Created 18/10/2017Registered 19/10/2017Satisfied 12/09/2024

CompanyRankvs 11595+ SIC 49410 peers
55

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees26th percentile among SIC peers · 4/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.52× · 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 strength25/25 pts

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

Employees4/15 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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£415k

Working capital

Current Assets

£442k

Current Liabilities

£857k

Fixed Assets

£2.2M

1avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.8M
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.52+£99k
20240.77+£307k
20230.80

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.