SunOpta Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

SOY Stock  CAD 10.51  0.39  3.58%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of SunOpta on the next trading day is expected to be 9.91 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.23 and the sum of the absolute errors of 14.25. SunOpta Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Although SunOpta's naive historical forecasting may sometimes provide an important future outlook for the firm, we recommend always cross-verifying it against solid analysis of SunOpta's systematic risk associated with finding meaningful patterns of SunOpta fundamentals over time.
  
As of the 26th of November 2024, Inventory Turnover is likely to drop to 4.73. In addition to that, Payables Turnover is likely to drop to 6.21. As of the 26th of November 2024, Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to grow to about 119.9 M, while Net Loss is likely to drop (9.6 M).
A naive forecasting model for SunOpta is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of SunOpta 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.

SunOpta Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 27th of November

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of SunOpta on the next trading day is expected to be 9.91 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.23, mean absolute percentage error of 0.09, and the sum of the absolute errors of 14.25.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict SunOpta 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 SunOpta's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

SunOpta Stock Forecast Pattern

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SunOpta Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting SunOpta'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. SunOpta's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 5.98 and 13.84, respectively. We have considered SunOpta'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
10.51
9.91
Expected Value
13.84
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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 SunOpta stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent SunOpta 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 Criteria115.6758
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation0.2336
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0264
SAESum of the absolute errors14.2504
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of SunOpta. 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 SunOpta. 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 SunOpta

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as SunOpta. 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.
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6.5610.5214.48
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Intrinsic
Valuation
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5.849.7913.76
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Earnings
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0.050.060.07
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Other Forecasting Options for SunOpta

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

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

SunOpta Market Strength Events

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

SunOpta Risk Indicators

The analysis of SunOpta'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 SunOpta's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting sunopta 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.
When determining whether SunOpta is a strong investment it is important to analyze SunOpta'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 SunOpta's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding SunOpta Stock, refer to the following important reports:
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of SunOpta to cross-verify your projections.
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Please note, there is a significant difference between SunOpta's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if SunOpta is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, SunOpta'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.