What is the Eurotunnel tax hike about?

Eurotunnel says its UK business rates base was reassessed with a near-200% jump in the asset valuation used to calculate taxes. Management calls the burden unsustainable and is pausing planned UK rail investments. The issue is about the assessed value, not VAT or corporation tax, and could still be reviewed or appealed.

How could this affect Getlink stock?

Policy risk can compress valuation multiples if investors expect lower capex or slower growth. A sustained Eurotunnel tax hike may lift tariffs, which can support revenue but pressure volumes. Watch guidance on pricing, traffic, and operating margins. Technicals show overbought signals, so short‑term pullbacks are possible if headlines worsen.

What should German exporters watch now?

Watch any tariff or surcharge changes on truck shuttles and passenger crossings, plus seasonal price grids. Also monitor EUR/GBP, since currency can offset or magnify cost moves. If the Eurotunnel tax hike stands, contract renewals and delivery windows may adjust, so plan buffers for time‑sensitive loads.

Is GET.PA attractive at €15.81?

Valuation is full with a P/E near 42.7, but the dividend yield is about 3.7%. Our stock grade reads B+ with a BUY tilt, while a separate company rating shows Neutral. With price near resistance and policy risk live, many investors may wait for dips or clearer guidance before adding.

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GET.PA Stock Today, December 24: Eurotunnel Cuts UK Capex on 200% Tax

ByHuzaifa Zahoor December 25, 2025December 25, 2025

Eurotunnel tax hike is the key driver for Getlink today. The company’s Eurotunnel unit is pausing UK rail investments after a near-200% jump in its assessed value for business rates, calling the burden unsustainable. For German investors in GET.PA, this raises policy risk around capex, pricing, and traffic. Shares trade at €15.81, near the upper Bollinger band, with a rich multiple and solid dividend. We break down what the move could mean for Getlink stock, UK operations, and German trade flows.