Getlink SE (CHIX:GETP) Debt-to-EBITDA : 8.08 (As of Dec. 2025) — 21% Below Median

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CHIX:GETP Getlink SE CHIX:GETP
78 GF Score
Price €18.22
GF Value €15.22
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Getlink SE Debt-to-EBITDA?

Getlink SE CHIX:GETP 78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.08 as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 10.24. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GETP with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Transportation companies, Getlink SE ranks worse than 90.91% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Getlink SE's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €129 Mil. Getlink SE's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €4,961 Mil. Getlink SE's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €630 Mil. Getlink SE's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.08.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Getlink SE's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:GETp' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -73.09   Med: 10.24   Max: 126.22
Current: 9.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Getlink SE was 126.22. The lowest was -73.09. And the median was 10.24.

CHIX:GETp's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
90.91% of 869 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.64 vs CHIX:GETp: 9.26

Getlink SE  (CHIX:GETp) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


Getlink SE Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Getlink SE Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Getlink SE's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Getlink SE Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Getlink SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -73.09 11.54 8.67 10.05 9.26

Getlink SE Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.23 9.49 10.60 10.95 8.08

CHIX:GETP vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Getlink SE's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Getlink SE Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Getlink SE's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Getlink SE's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Getlink SE Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Getlink SE's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(129 + 4961) / 550
=9.25

Getlink SE's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(129 + 4961) / 630
=8.08

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.08 mean?
Getlink SE (CHIX:GETP) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.08 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Getlink SE. This is 21% below median its historical median of 10.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Getlink SE ranks #790 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 90.9%.
Is Getlink SE's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Getlink SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.08 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 10.24. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. Getlink SE's value of 8.08 is 206.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Getlink SE ranks #790 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Getlink SE has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Getlink SE's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Getlink SE ranks #790 out of 869 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Getlink SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. Getlink SE's value of 8.08 is 206.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.24 vs. the industry median of 2.64, Getlink SE has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.64, based on 869 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Getlink SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 8.08 is 206.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Getlink SE. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Getlink SE's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.08, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 10.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Getlink SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Getlink SE (CHIX:GETP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.22, compared to a current price of €18.22 — trading 19.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.08, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 10.24 and 206.1% above the Transportation industry median of 2.64. Getlink SE's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Getlink SE (CHIX:GETP), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 8.08 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Getlink SE (CHIX:GETP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Getlink SE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €18.22 is trading 19.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.22. GuruFocus considers Getlink SE to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:GETP:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 8.08 (21% below median its 10-year median of 10.24)
  • GF Value™: €15.22 vs. price of €18.22 (19.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 206.1% above the Transportation median (#790 of 869)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GETP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Getlink SE Business Description

Address 37-39, Rue de la Bienfaisance, Paris, FRA, 75008
Getlink SE operates a railroad tunnel connecting continental Europe and the UK. It is organized into the following segments: Eurotunnel, Europorte, and ElecLink. The Eurotunnel segment, which derives maximum revenue, operates and markets its shuttle services in the tunnel and also provides access, on payment of a toll, for the circulation of the railway companie's high-speed passenger trains (Eurostar) and rail freight services through its railway network. The Europorte segment covers the entire rail freight transport logistics chain in France as well as cross-border flows to Belgium and Germany. The ElecLink segment is engaged in the operation of its electricity interconnector which runs through the Channel Tunnel linking the French and British electricity grids.
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