MEDIFAST INC Stock Forecast - Simple Moving Average

MED Stock  USD 18.50  0.20  1.09%   
The Simple Moving Average forecasted value of MEDIFAST INC on the next trading day is expected to be 18.40 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.39 and the sum of the absolute errors of 22.97. MEDIFAST Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Investors can use this forecasting interface to forecast MEDIFAST INC stock prices and determine the direction of MEDIFAST INC's future trends based on various well-known forecasting models. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of MEDIFAST INC's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
At present, MEDIFAST INC's Receivables Turnover is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Fixed Asset Turnover is expected to grow to 16.77, whereas Payables Turnover is forecasted to decline to 4.91. . The current year's Common Stock Shares Outstanding is expected to grow to about 12.2 M. The current year's Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is expected to grow to about 173.4 M.
A two period moving average forecast for MEDIFAST INC is based on an daily price series in which the stock price on a given day is replaced by the mean of that price and the preceding price. This model is best suited to price patterns experiencing average volatility.

MEDIFAST INC Simple Moving Average Price Forecast For the 23rd of November

Given 90 days horizon, the Simple Moving Average forecasted value of MEDIFAST INC on the next trading day is expected to be 18.40 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.39, mean absolute percentage error of 0.26, and the sum of the absolute errors of 22.97.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict MEDIFAST 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 MEDIFAST INC's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

MEDIFAST INC Stock Forecast Pattern

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MEDIFAST INC Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting MEDIFAST INC'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. MEDIFAST INC's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 15.76 and 21.04, respectively. We have considered MEDIFAST INC'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
18.50
18.40
Expected Value
21.04
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Simple Moving Average forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of MEDIFAST INC stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent MEDIFAST INC 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 Criteria113.0762
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -8.0E-4
MADMean absolute deviation0.3893
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.021
SAESum of the absolute errors22.97
The simple moving average model is conceptually a linear regression of the current value of MEDIFAST INC price series against current and previous (unobserved) value of MEDIFAST INC. In time series analysis, the simple moving-average model is a very common approach for modeling univariate price series models including forecasting prices into the future

Predictive Modules for MEDIFAST INC

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as MEDIFAST INC. 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 MEDIFAST INC'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
15.6718.3120.95
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
16.4734.0436.68
Details
Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
17.0918.8720.64
Details
2 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
73.7181.0089.91
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Other Forecasting Options for MEDIFAST INC

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

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MEDIFAST INC 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 MEDIFAST INC'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 MEDIFAST INC's current price.

MEDIFAST INC Market Strength Events

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MEDIFAST INC Risk Indicators

The analysis of MEDIFAST INC'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 MEDIFAST INC's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting medifast 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 MEDIFAST INC is a strong investment it is important to analyze MEDIFAST INC'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 MEDIFAST INC's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding MEDIFAST Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Is Personal Care Products 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 MEDIFAST INC. If investors know MEDIFAST 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 MEDIFAST INC 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
(0.95)
Earnings Share
0.67
Revenue Per Share
61.769
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.41)
Return On Assets
0.0477
The market value of MEDIFAST INC is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of MEDIFAST that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of MEDIFAST INC's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is MEDIFAST INC'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 MEDIFAST INC's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect MEDIFAST INC'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 MEDIFAST INC's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if MEDIFAST INC is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, MEDIFAST INC'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.