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Lucius Books Limited

10080485

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

144 MICKLEGATE, YORK, YO1 6JX
Incorporated 23/03/2016

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

74909
Other professional, scientific and technical activities

Officers

Mr James Edward John Hallgate

director · Since 23/03/2016

BOOK SELLER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Persons with Significant Control

Mr James Edward John Hallgate

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 51

144, Micklegate, York, YO1 6JX

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mrs Georgina Victoria Hallgate

Ceased 13/04/2020

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 24/05/2016Registered 27/05/2016

CompanyRankvs 2253+ SIC 74909 peers
73

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees93th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.7× · 20/20
Longevity10 years trading (max 15) · 10/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding 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.

Employees14/15 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.

Longevity10/15 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

£752k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£754k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£443k

Debtors

£682k

5avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£141k

Director Loans

Directors owe company£5k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£754k
Signed by Mr Hallgate, James 19/03/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.70+£97k
2024+£52k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.