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Shein valuation misses $30bn target ahead of IPO

Bloomberg Intelligence has valued Shein at between $22bn (£16. 29bn) and $25bn (£18. 52bn), falling short of its $30bn (£22. 22bn) IPO target. The estimate valuesSheinat around 13-to-15-times its projected 2027. . .
drapersonline.com
August 11, 2026
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Katie Ross
Shein valuation misses $30bn target ahead of IPO
WHAT HAPPENED
The estimate valuesSheinat around 13-to-15-times its projected 2027 earnings, as analysts judged this as a fairer base following 2026’sfreightandtariff headwinds. “Shein’s valuation should assume a normalised growth and earnings outlook starting in 2027 rather than a depressed 2026 baseline,” they wrote. Bloomberg Intelligence also noted that Shein needs to be valued partly as a Chinese exporter as its supply chain is largely situated in mainland China, while the lion’s share of its earnings are generated overseas, exposing it to shipping costs, tariffs and regulatory requirements across markets. The research platform said that the 13-to-15-times range “captures the middle ground” between a China-linked marketplace – which carries lower regulatory risk but tighter margins – and a global fast fashion company with a more agile supply chain.
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