South32 Stock Forecast - 4 Period Moving Average

S32 Stock   186.30  1.90  1.01%   
The 4 Period Moving Average forecasted value of South32 on the next trading day is expected to be 188.60 with a mean absolute deviation of 4.72 and the sum of the absolute errors of 269.21. South32 Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Investors can use this forecasting interface to forecast South32 stock prices and determine the direction of South32's future trends based on various well-known forecasting models. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of South32's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
At present, South32's Property Plant And Equipment Net is projected to decrease significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Cash is expected to grow to about 1.5 B, whereas Other Current Liabilities is forecasted to decline to about 523.7 M.
A four-period moving average forecast model for South32 is based on an artificially constructed daily price series in which the value for a given day is replaced by the mean of that value and the values for four preceding and succeeding time periods. This model is best suited to forecast equities with high volatility.

South32 4 Period Moving Average Price Forecast For the 4th of December

Given 90 days horizon, the 4 Period Moving Average forecasted value of South32 on the next trading day is expected to be 188.60 with a mean absolute deviation of 4.72, mean absolute percentage error of 35.64, and the sum of the absolute errors of 269.21.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict South32 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 South32's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

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South32 Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting South32'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. South32's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 186.34 and 190.86, respectively. We have considered South32'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
186.30
186.34
Downside
188.60
Expected Value
190.86
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the 4 Period Moving Average forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of South32 stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent South32 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 Criteria114.3325
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -1.4355
MADMean absolute deviation4.7229
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0256
SAESum of the absolute errors269.2075
The four period moving average method has an advantage over other forecasting models in that it does smooth out peaks and troughs in a set of daily price observations of South32. However, it also has several disadvantages. In particular this model does not produce an actual prediction equation for South32 and therefore, it cannot be a useful forecasting tool for medium or long range price predictions

Predictive Modules for South32

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as South32. 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
186.17188.43190.69
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
163.55165.81204.93
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Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
184.93189.68194.43
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.010.010.02
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Other Forecasting Options for South32

For every potential investor in South32, whether a beginner or expert, South32's price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. South32 Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in South32. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying South32's price trends.

South32 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 South32 stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of South32 could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing South32 by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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South32 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 South32'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 South32's current price.

South32 Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how South32 stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading South32 shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying South32 stock market strength indicators, traders can identify South32 entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

South32 Risk Indicators

The analysis of South32'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 South32's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting south32 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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Other Information on Investing in South32 Stock

South32 financial ratios help investors to determine whether South32 Stock is cheap or expensive when compared to a particular measure, such as profits or enterprise value. In other words, they help investors to determine the cost of investment in South32 with respect to the benefits of owning South32 security.