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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shein-global-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:55372:1" rel="noopener">SHEIN Global Holdings (625 HK)</a> priced its IPO at HK$48.56 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately US$1.7 billion. The shares will begin trading on 1 September.</li>
<li>The IPO was discussed in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/shein-global-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:248212" rel="noopener">SHEIN Global IPO: The Bull Case</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/shein-global-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:248735" rel="noopener">SHEIN Global IPO: The Bear Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/shein-global-625-hk-ipo-valuation-insights" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:264754" rel="noopener">SHEIN Global (625 HK) IPO: Valuation Insights</a>. </li>
<li>The retail and international subscription rates are materially below the median for large listings since 2024. Shein is fairly valued at the IPO price, leaving no upside for investors.</li>
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SHEIN Global Holdings (625 HK) priced its IPO at HK$48.56 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately US$1.7 billion. The shares will begin trading on 1 September.
The IPO was discussed in SHEIN Global IPO: The Bull Case, SHEIN Global IPO: The Bear Case and SHEIN Global (625 HK) IPO: Valuation Insights. 
The retail and international subscription rates are materially below the median for large listings since 2024. Shein is fairly valued at the IPO price, leaving no upside for investors.


Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

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<li>A month into SHEIN's IPO process, its near-term (FY26) growth prospects are downbeat</li>
<li>Here we present an array of FY27e PERs based on a range of top-line, OPM% estimates</li>
<li>Objective is to show combinations of revenue growth, margin that make SHEIN cheap-ish</li>
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A month into SHEIN's IPO process, its near-term (FY26) growth prospects are downbeat
Here we present an array of FY27e PERs based on a range of top-line, OPM% estimates
Objective is to show combinations of revenue growth, margin that make SHEIN cheap-ish


SHEIN IPO in Hong Kong: What 2027E Revenue Growth, OPM% Assumptions Are Needed to Make It Cheap-Ish?

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shein-global-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:55372:1" rel="noopener">SHEIN Global Holdings (625 HK)</a>, a global online fashion and lifestyle company, has launched an HKEx IPO to raise up to US$1.8 billion.</li>
<li>I discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/shein-global-ipo-the-bull-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:248212" rel="noopener">SHEIN Global IPO: The Bull Case</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/shein-global-ipo-the-bear-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:248735" rel="noopener">SHEIN Global IPO: The Bear Case</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/shein-global-ipo-valuation-first-look" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:252773" rel="noopener">SHEIN Global IPO: Valuation First-Look</a> </li>
<li>I have revised lower my forecasts following the 1H trading update. Shein is fairly valued at the IPO price range, leaving little to no upside for investors. </li>
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SHEIN Global Holdings (625 HK), a global online fashion and lifestyle company, has launched an HKEx IPO to raise up to US$1.8 billion.
I discussed the IPO in SHEIN Global IPO: The Bull Case, SHEIN Global IPO: The Bear Case and SHEIN Global IPO: Valuation First-Look 
I have revised lower my forecasts following the 1H trading update. Shein is fairly valued at the IPO price range, leaving little to no upside for investors. 


SHEIN Global (625 HK) IPO: Valuation Insights

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Pranav Rao

Director, Head of Research

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<li>Welcome to Curator’s Cut - a fortnightly roundup of standout themes from the 1,600+ insights shared on Smartkarma.</li>
<li>In this cut, we go looking for value in Korea beyond memory, weigh SHEIN's long-awaited IPO, and trace how TOPIX's reshuffle could lift small-cap Japanese banks.</li>
<li>Want to dig deeper? Comment or message with the themes you'd like to see highlighted next.</li>
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Welcome to Curator’s Cut - a fortnightly roundup of standout themes from the 1,600+ insights shared on Smartkarma.
In this cut, we go looking for value in Korea beyond memory, weigh SHEIN's long-awaited IPO, and trace how TOPIX's reshuffle could lift small-cap Japanese banks.
Want to dig deeper? Comment or message with the themes you'd like to see highlighted next.


Curator's Cut: Korea Beyond Memory, SHEIN's Hong Kong Bow & TOPIX's Tailwind for Banks

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shein-global-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:55372:1" rel="noopener">SHEIN Global Holdings (625 HK)</a> has an ambitious IPO plan to raise HK$13.1bn. However, the volatile earnings record and challenging environment require a sizeable safety margin.</li>
<li>We project a 3-year EPS CAGR of -5.3% as profitability will only slightly recover next year. Yet, our forecasts may still be optimistic.</li>
<li>The maximum IPO price (HK$49.50) implies a FY16 PER of 18.5x, but its small size and volatile growth are negatives. We will only be involved at the low end.</li>
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SHEIN Global Holdings (625 HK) has an ambitious IPO plan to raise HK$13.1bn. However, the volatile earnings record and challenging environment require a sizeable safety margin.
We project a 3-year EPS CAGR of -5.3% as profitability will only slightly recover next year. Yet, our forecasts may still be optimistic.
The maximum IPO price (HK$49.50) implies a FY16 PER of 18.5x, but its small size and volatile growth are negatives. We will only be involved at the low end.


SHEIN Global (625 HK) IPO: Cheap for Some Reason

Hong Kong

SHEIN Global Holdings Limited manufactures and distributes apparel products. The Company produces casual wear, loungewear, swimwear, sports apparel, and formal dress products. SHEIN Global Holdings conducts businesses in Mainland China and Hong Kong.

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SHEIN Global Holdings (625 HK)

SHEIN Global (625 HK) IPO: Trading Debut

SHEIN priced its IPO at HK$48.56 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately US$1.7 billion. Shein is fairly valued at the IPO price,...

Arun George

SHEIN IPO in Hong Kong: What 2027E Revenue Growth, OPM% Assumptions Are Needed to Make It Cheap-Ish?

In this insight we present a matrix of Revenue and OP margin assumptions so readers can see which combinations could potentially generate strong...

Tracking Traffic

SHEIN Global (625 HK) IPO: Valuation Insights

SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle company, has launched an HKEx IPO to raise up to US$1.8 billion. In this note, I discuss valuation.

Arun George

Curator's Cut: Korea Beyond Memory, SHEIN's Hong Kong Bow & TOPIX's Tailwind for Banks

Discover names outside memory in Korea, review SHEIN's IPO, and understand TOPIX's impact on small-cap Japanese banks in this fortnightly...

Pranav Rao

SHEIN Global (625 HK) IPO: Cheap for Some Reason

SHEIN's plan to raise HK$13.1bn is aggressive, as the 3-year EPS CAGR will only be -5.3%. We need a sizeable safety margin to cover the risks and...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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SHEIN Global (625 HK) IPO: Trading Debut

SHEIN priced its IPO at HK$48.56 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately US$1.7 billion. Shein is fairly valued at the IPO price,...

Arun George

SHEIN IPO in Hong Kong: What 2027E Revenue Growth, OPM% Assumptions Are Needed to Make It Cheap-Ish?

In this insight we present a matrix of Revenue and OP margin assumptions so readers can see which combinations could potentially generate strong...

Tracking Traffic

SHEIN Global (625 HK) IPO: Valuation Insights

SHEIN, a global online fashion and lifestyle company, has launched an HKEx IPO to raise up to US$1.8 billion. In this note, I discuss valuation.

Arun George

Curator's Cut: Korea Beyond Memory, SHEIN's Hong Kong Bow & TOPIX's Tailwind for Banks

​Discover names outside memory in Korea, review SHEIN's IPO, and understand TOPIX's impact on small-cap Japanese banks in this fortnightly...

Pranav Rao

SHEIN Global (625 HK) IPO: Cheap for Some Reason

SHEIN's plan to raise HK$13.1bn is aggressive, as the 3-year EPS CAGR will only be -5.3%. We need a sizeable safety margin to cover the risks and...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Discover names outside memory in Korea, review SHEIN's IPO, and understand TOPIX's impact on small-cap Japanese banks in this fortnightly...