Company Number: 14557698

Analysis Date: 2025-07-20 12:32 UTC

1. Risk Rating: MEDIUM

Justification: BOB SHOP 1 LTD is a newly incorporated private limited company with limited financial history. The latest accounts show modest net assets (£4,076) and positive net current assets, but the financial scale is small. The company appears solvent at the balance sheet date, but limited data and recent director turnover introduce some uncertainty.

2. Key Concerns:

• Limited Financial Track Record: Incorporated in late 2022 with only one set of abridged accounts, limiting trend analysis or assessment of profitability and cash flow sustainability.
• Director and Control Instability: Multiple short-term appointments and resignations of directors within a short time frame could indicate governance or management issues.
• Low Working Capital Buffer: Net current assets are modest (£4,076) with a stock holding larger than creditors, which may signal potential liquidity risk if stock is not readily convertible to cash.

3. Positive Indicators:

• Compliance with Filing: No overdue accounts or confirmation statements indicates regulatory compliance and timely reporting.
• Positive Net Assets and Working Capital: The company has positive net current assets and shareholders’ funds, suggesting solvency as of the last accounts date.
• Clear Ownership Structure: Significant control is held within a small group of related individuals, which may facilitate decision-making and operational control.

4. Due Diligence Notes:

• Review underlying profitability and cash flow in detail, if available, beyond abridged accounts to assess operational performance.
• Investigate reasons for rapid director turnover and verify governance stability.
• Assess stock valuation and turnover to confirm liquidity and risk of obsolescence.
• Confirm no undisclosed liabilities or contingent risks beyond the balance sheet.
• Validate the current operational status and trading activity given the company’s very recent incorporation.