Company Number: 13684628

Analysis Date: 2025-07-29 20:02 UTC

1. Credit Opinion: DECLINE
   DU CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD demonstrates weak financial health with negative net assets (£-4,240 as of 31 October 2023) and a significant long-term creditor balance (£5,679) relative to minimal current assets (£1,522). The company is loss-making as indicated by accumulated losses in the profit and loss reserve (£-4,340), and no employees or operational scale are reported. This financial position suggests poor capability to service new or existing debt obligations. Without evidence of revenue growth or cash flow improvement, extending credit would carry high risk.

2. Financial Strength:
   The balance sheet reveals no fixed assets and very limited current assets, primarily cash at £1,522. Current liabilities are low (£83), but long-term liabilities of £5,679 create a material funding gap. Negative shareholders’ funds indicate the company has been operating at a loss since incorporation in 2021. The absence of tangible or intangible assets and the reliance on creditor funding weakens financial resilience. The company’s financial position deteriorated over the reported periods, from positive net assets in 2022 (£100) to a significant deficit in 2023.

3. Cash Flow Assessment:
   Cash of £1,522 is nominal and insufficient to cover creditor obligations beyond short term. The low current liabilities suggest limited immediate payable pressure; however, the large long-term creditor balance signals future cash outflows that are unlikely to be met given current liquidity. The lack of employees and operational scale raises concerns about the company’s ability to generate operating cash flow. There is no indication of improved working capital management or incoming debtor balances to offset liabilities.

4. Monitoring Points:

• Track subsequent filings for evidence of revenue growth or improved profitability.
• Monitor cash balances and liquidity ratios closely to ensure coverage of creditors.
• Review any changes in creditor structure or repayment terms, especially relating to the £5,679 long-term creditors.
• Observe director actions and any capital injections or equity restructuring to improve net asset position.
• Watch for any overdue filing or changes in company status that may indicate distress.