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Rapid Electrical Distributors (Watford) Limited

10191669

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
72 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

UNIT 3 TRADE CITY WATFORD, WATFORD, WD18 0EZ
Incorporated 20/05/2016

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

46520
Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts

Officers

Mr Nicholas James Edwell

director · Since 20/05/2016

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Rapid Electrical Distributors Limited

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

Unit 10 Coln Industrial Estate, Old Bath Road, Colnbrook Slough, SL3 0NJ

Reg: 05007840 · Companies House · Limited Company

Notified 16/09/2020

Former PSCs

Mr Steven Charalambous

Ceased 16/09/2020

Mr Steve Charalambous

Ceased 16/09/2020

Mr Nicholas James Edwell

Ceased 16/09/2020

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CompanyRankvs 1820+ SIC 46520 peers
37

Financial strength49th percentile among SIC peers · 12/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.98× · 6/20
Longevity10 years trading (max 15) · 10/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength12/25 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.

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.

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

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 director with respect to going con

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Turnover

£6.4M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£3k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£184k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£5k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£34k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.1M

Current Liabilities

£2.1M

Fixed Assets

£40k

Debtors

£1.4M

Cost of Sales

£5.3M

Gross Profit

£1.1M

Admin Expenses

£1.0M

Operating Profit

£83k

Profit After Tax

£2k

13avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£9k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£4k
Bank loans & overdrafts£27k
Assets less current liabilities£6k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20240.98
20230.99
20220.96+£39k
20211.35-£135k
20201.45-£35k
20191.23-£20k
20181.04

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.