Shein eyes company valuation of around US$25 billion in Hong Kong IPO

It’s aiming to launch its much-awaited initial public offering later this week

Fast-fashion e-commerce giant Shein is targeting a company valuation of approximately US$25 billion in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO, according to three individuals familiar with the situation. This marks a significant drop from the company's valuation of nearly US$100 billion four years ago, which was due to challenging business conditions.

Shein, headquartered in Singapore, is renowned for offering budget-friendly clothing options, such as US$5 dresses and US$10 jeans, to customers across 160 countries. The company, which was established in China in 2012, is expected to launch its highly anticipated initial public offering later this week, according to a report by Reuters.

One of the sources mentioned that the company aimed for a valuation between US$25 billion and US$28 billion based on the marketing price band for the offering. The spokesperson for Shein did not provide a comment to Reuters as they were not authorized to speak to the media before the official announcement of the deal terms. The latest valuation target is also lower than the US$30 billion-US$40 billion range that Shein was aiming for at the beginning of the month following the start of investor meetings, as reported by Reuters on August 4.

Some investors who attended IPO presentations or reviewed the company's recent financial statements expressed doubts about Shein's ability to return to the growth rates that justified its valuation of US$98.2 billion in a 2022 fundraising round.

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