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William Cook Rail Limited

08694277

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
80 / 100

Healthy

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

Details

WILLIAM COOK RAIL LIMITED, SHEFFIELD, S9 4UL
Incorporated 17/09/2013

Compliance

Last accounts

28/06/2025

full

Next accounts due

29/03/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/09/2025

Due 01/10/2026

On track

Industry

24520
Casting of steel
28990
Manufacture of other special-purpose machinery

Officers

Mr Christopher David Seymour

director · Since 15/07/2016

GROUP FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 64 other boards

Mr Philip John Ross

director · Since 24/04/2024

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 49

Also on 17 other boards

Mr Philip John Ross

secretary · Since 26/07/2024

Also on 17 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

William Cook Holdings Limited

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

Head Office, Parkway Avenue, Sheffield, S9 4UL

Reg: 3283010 · England And Wales · Private Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

ANDREW JOHN COOK CBE AS A SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 22/12/2014Registered 24/12/2014
Charge
outstanding

WILLIAM COOK HOLDINGS LIMITED

Created 22/12/2014Registered 24/12/2014
Charge
outstanding

WILLIAM COOK CAST PRODUCTS LIMITED

Created 22/12/2014Registered 24/12/2014
Charge
outstanding

WILLIAM COOK LIMITED

Created 22/12/2014Registered 24/12/2014
Charge
outstanding

ANDREW JOHN COOK CBE AS B SECURITY TRUSTEE

Created 22/12/2014Registered 24/12/2014
Charge
outstanding

THE TRUSTEES OF THE A J COOK PENSION SCHEME

Created 22/12/2014Registered 24/12/2014
Charge
satisfied

THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC

Created 28/11/2013Registered 29/11/2013Satisfied 02/10/2014

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 24520 peers
67

Financial strength94th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.96× · 20/20
Longevity13 years trading (max 15) · 13/15
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.

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.

Longevity13/15 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 directors with respect to going c

Key FinancialsYear ending 28/06/2025

Turnover

£13.9M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£5.8M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£537k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£558k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£9.9M

Current Liabilities

£3.4M

Fixed Assets

£6.4M

Debtors

£4.5M

Cost of Sales

£10.6M

Gross Profit

£3.2M

Admin Expenses

£2.4M

Operating Profit

£557k

Profit After Tax

£390k

146avg. employees

People Costs

Wages & salaries£5.4M
NI contributions£593k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£889k
Assets less current liabilities£13.0M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.96+£0
20252.96

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.