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David Fickling Comics Limited

07481057

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)

Details

6-7 CITIBASE, NEW BARCLAY HOUSE, OXFORD, OX2 0HP
Incorporated 04/01/2011

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

47910
Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
58142
Publishing of consumer and business journals and periodicals
58190
Other publishing activities

Officers

Mrs Carolyn Joye Fickling

director · Since 01/01/2012

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Thomas Mertyn Fickling

director · Since 03/08/2013

CHIEF EDITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Mr David Christopher John Fickling

director · Since 26/11/2013

PUBLISHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 4 other boards

Mrs Susan Darby

director · Since 08/09/2015

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Thomas Pennant Lloyd-Jones

director · Since 09/09/2015

BANKER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Mr Daniel Benjamin Nathan

director · Since 21/01/2021

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Persons with Significant Control

David Fickling Publishing Ltd

75–100% shares

41, Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3HA

Reg: 4124330 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges0 outstanding

charge
satisfied

CAMPION CAPITAL LIMITED

Created 08/03/2011Registered 29/03/2011Satisfied 02/09/2016

CompanyRankvs 21714+ SIC 47910 peers
51

Financial strength0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.82× · 16/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises. GOING CONCERN The directors consider the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate because there are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significa

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

-£747k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£405k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£832k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.8M

Current Liabilities

£1.0M

Fixed Assets

£85k

Debtors

£1.4M

19avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£28k
Assets less current liabilities£917k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.82+£541k
20231.68+£273k
20221.22-£125k
20211.47+£71k
20201.35+£167k
20191.31+£172k
20180.71

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.