Westlake Chemical Stock Forecast - Triple Exponential Smoothing

UEO Stock  EUR 121.00  1.00  0.82%   
The Triple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Westlake Chemical on the next trading day is expected to be 120.91 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.51 and the sum of the absolute errors of 88.85. Westlake Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of Westlake Chemical's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
Triple exponential smoothing for Westlake Chemical - also known as the Winters method - is a refinement of the popular double exponential smoothing model with the addition of periodicity (seasonality) component. Simple exponential smoothing technique works best with data where there are no trend or seasonality components to the data. When Westlake Chemical prices exhibit either an increasing or decreasing trend over time, simple exponential smoothing forecasts tend to lag behind observations. Double exponential smoothing is designed to address this type of data series by taking into account any trend in Westlake Chemical price movement. However, neither of these exponential smoothing models address any seasonality of Westlake Chemical.

Westlake Chemical Triple Exponential Smoothing Price Forecast For the 1st of December

Given 90 days horizon, the Triple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Westlake Chemical on the next trading day is expected to be 120.91 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.51, mean absolute percentage error of 3.51, and the sum of the absolute errors of 88.85.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Westlake 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 Westlake Chemical's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Westlake Chemical Stock Forecast Pattern

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Westlake Chemical Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Westlake Chemical'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. Westlake Chemical's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 119.44 and 122.38, respectively. We have considered Westlake Chemical'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
121.00
119.44
Downside
120.91
Expected Value
122.38
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Triple Exponential Smoothing forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Westlake Chemical stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Westlake Chemical 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 CriteriaHuge
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -0.1939
MADMean absolute deviation1.506
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.012
SAESum of the absolute errors88.8515
As with simple exponential smoothing, in triple exponential smoothing models past Westlake Chemical observations are given exponentially smaller weights as the observations get older. In other words, recent observations are given relatively more weight in forecasting than the older Westlake Chemical observations.

Predictive Modules for Westlake Chemical

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Westlake Chemical. 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
119.53121.00122.47
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
102.26103.73133.10
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Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
117.97121.54125.12
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Other Forecasting Options for Westlake Chemical

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

Westlake Chemical Related Equities

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Westlake Chemical Technical and Predictive Analytics

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Westlake Chemical Market Strength Events

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Westlake Chemical Risk Indicators

The analysis of Westlake Chemical'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 Westlake Chemical's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting westlake 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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Additional Information and Resources on Investing in Westlake Stock

When determining whether Westlake Chemical is a good investment, qualitative aspects like company management, corporate governance, and ethical practices play a significant role. A comparison with peer companies also provides context and helps to understand if Westlake Stock is undervalued or overvalued. This multi-faceted approach, blending both quantitative and qualitative analysis, forms a solid foundation for making an informed investment decision about Westlake Chemical Stock. Highlighted below are key reports to facilitate an investment decision about Westlake Chemical Stock:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between Westlake Chemical's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Westlake Chemical is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Westlake Chemical'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.