
Company Number
04512053
Next Accounts
Sep 2025
Directors
Shareholders
david ian symonds & rebecca symonds
hugh smith
Group Structure
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Industry
Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
Registered Address
1110 elliott court, coventry business park, coventry, west midlands, CV5 6UB
Website
www.hydrohobby.co.ukPomanda estimates the enterprise value of HYDRO HOBBY LIMITED at £250.9k based on a Turnover of £848k and 0.3x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of HYDRO HOBBY LIMITED at £0 based on an EBITDA of £-77k and a 2.92x industry multiple (adjusted for size and gross margin).
Pomanda estimates the enterprise value of HYDRO HOBBY LIMITED at £828k based on Net Assets of £405.3k and 2.04x industry multiple (adjusted for liquidity).
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Hydro Hobby Limited is a live company located in coventry, CV5 6UB with a Companies House number of 04512053. It operates in the other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets sector, SIC Code 47990. Founded in August 2002, it's largest shareholder is david ian symonds & rebecca symonds with a 85% stake. Hydro Hobby Limited is a mature, small sized company, Pomanda has estimated its turnover at £848k with declining growth in recent years.
Pomanda's financial health check has awarded Hydro Hobby Limited a 2 rating. We use a traffic light system to show it exceeds the industry average on 2 measures and has 7 areas for improvement. Company Health Check FAQs
2 Strong
2 Regular
7 Weak
Size
annual sales of £848k, make it smaller than the average company (£2.7m)
- Hydro Hobby Limited
£2.7m - Industry AVG
Growth
3 year (CAGR) sales growth of -14%, show it is growing at a slower rate (9.3%)
- Hydro Hobby Limited
9.3% - Industry AVG
Production
with a gross margin of 30.5%, this company has a comparable cost of product (30.5%)
- Hydro Hobby Limited
30.5% - Industry AVG
Profitability
an operating margin of -15.1% make it less profitable than the average company (4.2%)
- Hydro Hobby Limited
4.2% - Industry AVG
Employees
with 6 employees, this is below the industry average (17)
6 - Hydro Hobby Limited
17 - Industry AVG
Pay Structure
on an average salary of £38.5k, the company has an equivalent pay structure (£38.5k)
- Hydro Hobby Limited
£38.5k - Industry AVG
Efficiency
resulting in sales per employee of £141.3k, this is less efficient (£234k)
- Hydro Hobby Limited
£234k - Industry AVG
Debtor Days
There is insufficient data available for this Key Performance Indicator!
- Hydro Hobby Limited
- - Industry AVG
Creditor Days
its suppliers are paid after 50 days, this is slower than average (37 days)
- Hydro Hobby Limited
37 days - Industry AVG
Stock Days
it holds stock equivalent to 129 days, this is more than average (72 days)
- Hydro Hobby Limited
72 days - Industry AVG
Cash Balance
has cash to cover current liabilities for 0 weeks, this is less cash available to meet short term requirements (21 weeks)
0 weeks - Hydro Hobby Limited
21 weeks - Industry AVG
Debt Level
it has a ratio of liabilities to total assets of 29.4%, this is a lower level of debt than the average (62.4%)
29.4% - Hydro Hobby Limited
62.4% - Industry AVG
Hydro Hobby Limited's latest turnover from December 2023 is estimated at £848 thousand and the company has net assets of £405.3 thousand. According to their latest financial statements, Hydro Hobby Limited has 6 employees and maintains cash reserves of £1 thousand as reported in the balance sheet.
Data source: Companies House, Pomanda Estimates
Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2009 | |
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Number Of Employees | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | |||||||
EBITDA* |
* Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2009 | |
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Tangible Assets | 172,731 | 206,918 | 127,594 | 95,267 | 96,446 | 91,903 | 100,929 | 79,641 | 84,705 | 82,191 | 61,376 | 11,748 | 12,618 | 17,724 | 26,183 |
Intangible Assets | 39,389 | 56,352 | 73,315 | 90,277 | 107,239 | 124,201 | 141,163 | 158,125 | 169,625 | ||||||
Investments & Other | |||||||||||||||
Debtors (Due After 1 year) | 408 | 234,658 | |||||||||||||
Total Fixed Assets | 212,120 | 263,270 | 200,909 | 185,544 | 203,685 | 216,104 | 242,092 | 238,174 | 254,330 | 316,849 | 61,376 | 11,748 | 12,618 | 17,724 | 26,183 |
Stock & work in progress | 209,445 | 309,870 | 445,322 | 490,276 | 287,374 | 216,096 | 199,298 | 117,895 | 132,075 | 92,542 | 90,000 | 95,683 | 82,467 | 69,021 | 66,261 |
Trade Debtors | 207,980 | 161,807 | 394,792 | 292,216 | 375,172 | 221,407 | |||||||||
Group Debtors | |||||||||||||||
Misc Debtors | 151,418 | 129,887 | 154,825 | 158,006 | 168,924 | 180,135 | 191,238 | 204,755 | |||||||
Cash | 1,049 | 5,194 | 11,800 | 36,998 | 15,640 | 9,858 | 10,450 | 5,656 | 2,886 | 5,054 | 5,448 | 10,931 | 5,259 | 8,992 | 16,199 |
misc current assets | |||||||||||||||
total current assets | 361,912 | 444,951 | 611,947 | 685,280 | 471,938 | 406,089 | 400,986 | 328,306 | 342,941 | 259,403 | 490,240 | 398,830 | 462,898 | 299,420 | 82,460 |
total assets | 574,032 | 708,221 | 812,856 | 870,824 | 675,623 | 622,193 | 643,078 | 566,480 | 597,271 | 576,252 | 551,616 | 410,578 | 475,516 | 317,144 | 108,643 |
Bank overdraft | 4,582 | 148 | 883 | 6,187 | 11,491 | 32,099 | 32,789 | 27,733 | |||||||
Bank loan | |||||||||||||||
Trade Creditors | 82,202 | 92,251 | 78,001 | 84,529 | 67,844 | 63,601 | 82,250 | 58,500 | 75,134 | 166,300 | 168,225 | 131,680 | 102,468 | 101,673 | 55,272 |
Group/Directors Accounts | 1,810 | ||||||||||||||
other short term finances | |||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | 16,481 | 16,995 | |||||||||||||
other current liabilities | 29,560 | 14,513 | 57,706 | 103,204 | 65,688 | 95,276 | 93,745 | 82,342 | 116,905 | ||||||
total current liabilities | 132,825 | 123,759 | 135,855 | 188,616 | 139,719 | 170,368 | 208,094 | 173,631 | 219,772 | 166,300 | 168,225 | 131,680 | 102,468 | 101,673 | 57,082 |
loans | 28,500 | ||||||||||||||
hp & lease commitments | 35,936 | 50,985 | |||||||||||||
Accruals and Deferred Income | |||||||||||||||
other liabilities | 46,500 | 64,500 | 3,021 | 2,444 | 5,378 | ||||||||||
provisions | 12,047 | 7,610 | 7,134 | 5,572 | 6,587 | 1,127 | 1,404 | 1,714 | 1,869 | 234 | 234 | 683 | 1,742 | ||
total long term liabilities | 35,936 | 50,985 | 12,047 | 7,610 | 7,134 | 5,572 | 6,587 | 1,127 | 29,904 | 48,214 | 66,369 | 3,255 | 2,678 | 6,061 | 1,742 |
total liabilities | 168,761 | 174,744 | 147,902 | 196,226 | 146,853 | 175,940 | 214,681 | 174,758 | 249,676 | 214,514 | 234,594 | 134,935 | 105,146 | 107,734 | 58,824 |
net assets | 405,271 | 533,477 | 664,954 | 674,598 | 528,770 | 446,253 | 428,397 | 391,722 | 347,595 | 361,738 | 317,022 | 275,643 | 370,370 | 209,410 | 49,819 |
total shareholders funds | 405,271 | 533,477 | 664,954 | 674,598 | 528,770 | 446,253 | 428,397 | 391,722 | 347,595 | 361,738 | 317,022 | 275,643 | 370,370 | 209,410 | 49,819 |
Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Sep 2012 | Sep 2011 | Sep 2010 | Sep 2009 | |
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Operating Activities | |||||||||||||||
Operating Profit | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation | 34,187 | 16,954 | 16,538 | 11,610 | 10,522 | 9,026 | 9,105 | 5,064 | 1,553 | 1,934 | 2,403 | 3,107 | 7,254 | 7,042 | 10,322 |
Amortisation | 16,963 | 16,963 | 16,962 | 16,962 | 16,962 | 16,962 | 16,962 | 11,500 | |||||||
Tax | |||||||||||||||
Stock | -100,425 | -135,452 | -44,954 | 202,902 | 71,278 | 16,798 | 81,403 | -14,180 | 39,533 | 2,542 | -5,683 | 13,216 | 13,446 | 2,760 | 66,261 |
Debtors | 21,531 | -24,938 | -3,181 | -10,918 | -11,211 | -11,103 | -13,925 | -2,817 | -188,485 | 1,673 | 102,576 | -82,956 | 153,765 | 221,407 | |
Creditors | -10,049 | 14,250 | -6,528 | 16,685 | 4,243 | -18,649 | 23,750 | -16,634 | -91,166 | -1,925 | 36,545 | 29,212 | 795 | 46,401 | 55,272 |
Accruals and Deferred Income | 15,047 | -43,193 | -45,498 | 37,516 | -29,588 | 1,531 | 11,403 | -34,563 | 116,905 | ||||||
Deferred Taxes & Provisions | -12,047 | 4,437 | 476 | 1,562 | -1,015 | 5,460 | -277 | -310 | -155 | 1,635 | -449 | -1,059 | 1,742 | ||
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Bank loans | |||||||||||||||
Group/Directors Accounts | -1,810 | 1,810 | |||||||||||||
Other Short Term Loans | |||||||||||||||
Long term loans | -28,500 | 28,500 | |||||||||||||
Hire Purchase and Lease Commitments | -15,563 | 67,980 | |||||||||||||
other long term liabilities | -46,500 | -18,000 | 61,479 | 577 | -2,934 | 5,378 | |||||||||
share issue | |||||||||||||||
interest | |||||||||||||||
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cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||||||
cash | -4,145 | -6,606 | -25,198 | 21,358 | 5,782 | -592 | 4,794 | 2,770 | -2,168 | -394 | -5,483 | 5,672 | -3,733 | -7,207 | 16,199 |
overdraft | 4,582 | -148 | -735 | -5,304 | -5,304 | -20,608 | -690 | 5,056 | 27,733 | ||||||
change in cash | -8,727 | -6,458 | -24,463 | 26,662 | 11,086 | 20,016 | 5,484 | -2,286 | -29,901 | -394 | -5,483 | 5,672 | -3,733 | -7,207 | 16,199 |
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HYDRO HOBBY LIMITED group structure
Hydro Hobby Limited has 1 subsidiary company.
Ultimate parent company
HYDRO HOBBY LIMITED
04512053
1 subsidiary
Hydro Hobby Limited currently has 1 director, Mr David Symonds serving since Aug 2002.
officer | country | age | start | end | role |
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Mr David Symonds | 49 years | Aug 2002 | - | Director |
P&L
December 2023turnover
848k
-14%
operating profit
-128.1k
0%
gross margin
30.6%
+0.08%
turnover
Turnover, or revenue, is the amount of sales generated by a company within the financial year.
Balance Sheet
December 2023net assets
405.3k
-0.24%
total assets
574k
-0.19%
cash
1k
-0.8%
net assets
Total assets minus all liabilities
company number
04512053
Type
Private limited with Share Capital
industry
47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
incorporation date
August 2002
age
23
incorporated
UK
ultimate parent company
accounts
Total Exemption Full
last accounts submitted
December 2023
previous names
N/A
accountant
LDP LUCKMANS
auditor
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address
1110 elliott court, coventry business park, coventry, west midlands, CV5 6UB
Bank
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Legal Advisor
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