Lightspeed Commerce Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

LSPD Stock  USD 17.86  0.12  0.68%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of Lightspeed Commerce on the next trading day is expected to be 16.49 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.37 and the sum of the absolute errors of 22.82. Lightspeed Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Investors can use this forecasting interface to forecast Lightspeed Commerce stock prices and determine the direction of Lightspeed Commerce's future trends based on various well-known forecasting models. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of Lightspeed Commerce's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
At present, Lightspeed Commerce's Payables Turnover is projected to increase based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Fixed Asset Turnover is expected to grow to 25.41, whereas Receivables Turnover is forecasted to decline to 12.24. . As of November 26, 2024, Common Stock Shares Outstanding is expected to decline to about 111.8 M. The current year's Net Loss is expected to grow to about (246.6 M).

Lightspeed Commerce Cash Forecast

Forecasting cash, or other financial indicators, requires analysts to apply different statistical methods, techniques, and algorithms to find hidden patterns within the Lightspeed Commerce's financial statements to predict how it will affect future prices.
 
Cash  
First Reported
2018-03-31
Previous Quarter
673.9 M
Current Value
659 M
Quarterly Volatility
341.6 M
 
Covid
A naive forecasting model for Lightspeed Commerce is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of Lightspeed Commerce value for a given trading day is simply the observed value for the previous period. Due to the simplistic nature of the naive forecasting model, it can only be used to forecast up to one period.

Lightspeed Commerce Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 27th of November

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of Lightspeed Commerce on the next trading day is expected to be 16.49 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.37, mean absolute percentage error of 0.23, and the sum of the absolute errors of 22.82.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Lightspeed 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 Lightspeed Commerce's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Lightspeed Commerce Stock Forecast Pattern

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Lightspeed Commerce Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Lightspeed Commerce'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. Lightspeed Commerce's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 13.96 and 19.03, respectively. We have considered Lightspeed Commerce'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
17.86
16.49
Expected Value
19.03
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Naive Prediction forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Lightspeed Commerce stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Lightspeed Commerce 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 Criteria116.6284
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation0.3742
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0238
SAESum of the absolute errors22.8243
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of Lightspeed Commerce. This model is simplistic and is included partly for completeness and partly because of its simplicity. It is unlikely that you'll want to use this model directly to predict Lightspeed Commerce. Instead, consider using either the moving average model or the more general weighted moving average model with a higher (i.e., greater than 1) number of periods, and possibly a different set of weights.

Predictive Modules for Lightspeed Commerce

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Lightspeed Commerce. 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.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
15.5018.0320.56
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
17.2219.7522.28
Details
22 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
18.1419.9322.12
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
-0.050.100.16
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Other Forecasting Options for Lightspeed Commerce

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

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Lightspeed Commerce 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 Lightspeed Commerce'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 Lightspeed Commerce's current price.

Lightspeed Commerce Market Strength Events

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

Lightspeed Commerce Risk Indicators

The analysis of Lightspeed Commerce'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 Lightspeed Commerce's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting lightspeed 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 Lightspeed Commerce is a strong investment it is important to analyze Lightspeed Commerce's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Lightspeed Commerce's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Lightspeed Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Earnings Share
(0.89)
Revenue Per Share
6.565
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.204
Return On Assets
(0.03)
Return On Equity
(0.06)
The market value of Lightspeed Commerce is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Lightspeed that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Lightspeed Commerce's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Lightspeed Commerce'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 Lightspeed Commerce's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Lightspeed Commerce'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 Lightspeed Commerce's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Lightspeed Commerce is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Lightspeed Commerce'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.