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Express Appliances Limited

09393182

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

820 THE CRESCENT, COLCHESTER, CO4 9YQ
Incorporated 16/01/2015

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

82990
Other business support service activities

Officers

Mrs Sarah Dow

director · Since 16/01/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Mr Matthew Dow

director · Since 05/04/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 34

Also on 1 other board

Mr Russell Dow

director · Since 05/04/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 60

Mr Alistair Gorbutt

director · Since 14/04/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Former PSCs

Mr Matthew Dow

Ceased 06/04/2025

Mr Russell Dow

Ceased 06/04/2025

Mrs Sarah Dow

Ceased 06/04/2025

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 13/01/2020Registered 14/01/2020

CompanyRankvs 75092+ SIC 82990 peers
47

Financial strength91th percentile among SIC peers · 23/25
Employees15th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.69× · 6/20
Longevity11 years trading (max 15) · 11/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength23/25 pts

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

Employees2/15 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.

Longevity11/15 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

£293k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£230k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£139k

Working capital

Current Assets

£312k

Current Liabilities

£452k

Fixed Assets

£833k

Debtors

£75k

0avg. employees-30

Tax at Year End(2019)

Corp tax£6k

Director Loans

Directors owe company£2k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£693k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.69+£98k
20240.66+£73k
20231.03+£31k
20220.88-£107k
20212.39+£165k
20200.78+£16k
20190.97—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.