Credit Acceptance Stock Forecast - 8 Period Moving Average

CACC Stock  USD 460.02  12.45  2.78%   
The 8 Period Moving Average forecasted value of Credit Acceptance on the next trading day is expected to be 448.46 with a mean absolute deviation of 12.65 and the sum of the absolute errors of 682.95. Credit Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Investors can use this forecasting interface to forecast Credit Acceptance stock prices and determine the direction of Credit Acceptance's future trends based on various well-known forecasting models. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of Credit Acceptance's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
The current year's Fixed Asset Turnover is expected to grow to 42.95, whereas Inventory Turnover is forecasted to decline to 0.45. . The current year's Common Stock Shares Outstanding is expected to grow to about 25.7 M. The current year's Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is expected to grow to about 647 M.
An 8-period moving average forecast model for Credit Acceptance is based on an artificially constructed time series of Credit Acceptance daily prices in which the value for a trading day is replaced by the mean of that value and the values for 8 of preceding and succeeding time periods. This model is best suited for price series data that changes over time.

Credit Acceptance 8 Period Moving Average Price Forecast For the 23rd of November

Given 90 days horizon, the 8 Period Moving Average forecasted value of Credit Acceptance on the next trading day is expected to be 448.46 with a mean absolute deviation of 12.65, mean absolute percentage error of 274.01, and the sum of the absolute errors of 682.95.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Credit Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Credit Acceptance's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Credit Acceptance Stock Forecast Pattern

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Credit Acceptance Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Credit Acceptance's Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. Credit Acceptance's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 446.47 and 450.44, respectively. We have considered Credit Acceptance's daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
460.02
446.47
Downside
448.46
Expected Value
450.44
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the 8 Period Moving Average forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Credit Acceptance stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Credit Acceptance stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria110.8585
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors 0.0791
MADMean absolute deviation12.6472
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0284
SAESum of the absolute errors682.9488
The eieght-period moving average method has an advantage over other forecasting models in that it does smooth out peaks and valleys in a set of daily observations. Credit Acceptance 8-period moving average forecast can only be used reliably to predict one or two periods into the future.

Predictive Modules for Credit Acceptance

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Credit Acceptance. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Credit Acceptance's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
458.52460.49462.46
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
425.36427.33506.02
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Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
426.99445.31463.64
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4 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
405.18445.25494.23
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Other Forecasting Options for Credit Acceptance

For every potential investor in Credit, whether a beginner or expert, Credit Acceptance's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. Credit Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in Credit. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying Credit Acceptance's price trends.

Credit Acceptance Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with Credit Acceptance stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Credit Acceptance could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Credit Acceptance by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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Credit Acceptance Technical and Predictive Analytics

The stock market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of Credit Acceptance's price movements, a comprehensive understanding of forecasting methods that an investor can rely on to make the right move is invaluable. These methods predict trends that assist an investor in predicting the movement of Credit Acceptance's current price.

Credit Acceptance Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how Credit Acceptance stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Credit Acceptance shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying Credit Acceptance stock market strength indicators, traders can identify Credit Acceptance entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Credit Acceptance Risk Indicators

The analysis of Credit Acceptance's basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in Credit Acceptance's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting credit stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

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When determining whether Credit Acceptance offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Credit Acceptance's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Credit Acceptance Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Credit Acceptance Stock:
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Is Consumer Finance space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Credit Acceptance. If investors know Credit will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Credit Acceptance listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.169
Earnings Share
15.04
Revenue Per Share
67.945
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.138
Return On Assets
0.0236
The market value of Credit Acceptance is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Credit that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Credit Acceptance's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Credit Acceptance's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Credit Acceptance's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Credit Acceptance's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Credit Acceptance's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Credit Acceptance is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Credit Acceptance's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.