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Cobalt Plant Hire Limited

14317825

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
68 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

THE OLD BARN, SWANLEY, BR8 7PA
Incorporated 25/08/2022

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 28/10/2025

Due 11/11/2026

On track

Industry

77320
Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment

Officers

Mr Michael James Cusack Lippard

director · Since 25/08/2022

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Mr Barry Lee Verrent

director · Since 25/08/2022

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Mr Alan Stephen Cornish

director · Since 14/10/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 1 other board

Mr Robert Sargent

director · Since 14/10/2022

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 9 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Uk Attachments Limited

25–50% shares

The Old Barn, Wood Street, Swanley, BR8 7PA

Reg: 11120305 · United Kingdom · Limited Company

Notified 25/08/2022

Cobalt Apex Limited

25–50% shares

1, Sherman Road, Bromley, BR1 3JH

Reg: 08784568 · United Kingdom · Limited Company

Notified 25/08/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Barry Lee Verrent

Ceased 14/10/2022

Mr Michael James Cusack Lippard

Ceased 14/10/2022

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HANDELSBANKEN PLC

Created 30/10/2024Registered 31/10/2024
Charge
satisfied

HANDELSBANKEN PLC

Created 08/03/2024Registered 11/03/2024Satisfied 05/11/2024

CompanyRankvs 2923+ SIC 77320 peers
25

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees90th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.2× · 2/20
Longevity4 years trading (max 15) · 4/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -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.

Employees14/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity2/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity4/15 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 31/08/2025

Net Worth

-£258k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£67k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£4.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£5.7M

Fixed Assets

£7.0M

Debtors

£1.1M

11avg. employees+3

Tax at Year End

VAT£45k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.4M
Signed by Mr Alan Cornish 16/04/2026Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied ProfitEst. Revenue
20250.20-£219k£906k
20240.29+£232k£645k
20230.29——

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.