Warpaint London (W7L.L) Stock Analysis & Winston Score
Warpaint London is a UK-based cosmetics company that makes and sells affordable makeup products. Its main brand is W7, which sells lipsticks, eyeshadows, foundations, and other color cosmetics targeted at budget-conscious shoppers. The company also owns the Technic brand and supplies own-label cosmetics to retailers, competing in the value end of the beauty market. Warpaint sells its products through major retailers, drugstores, and online channels across the UK, Europe, and increasingly the United States. The company generates revenue by selling finished cosmetics products directly to retailers, keeping costs low by sourcing manufacturing from Asia. Its competitive edge comes from offering trend-led products at low price points, which holds up reasonably well during economic downturns when shoppers trade down from premium brands. The key growth driver is expanding its US retail presence, but the main risk is margin pressure from rising input costs and intense competition from both budget rivals and private-label retailer brands.
Winston Score: 62/100 — Good
A decent business — some strong pillars, some weaker.
- Quality: Good (19/30)
- Growth: Mixed (9/20)
- Cash Flow: Strong (7/10)
- Stability: Good (5/10)
- Valuation: Strong (7/10)
- Ownership: Good (10/15)
Key Facts
Price: 214.00 GBp
Market Cap: £173M
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Household & Personal Products
Exchange: London Stock Exchange


