Vulcan Materials Stock Forecast - 4 Period Moving Average

VMC Stock  USD 281.18  3.37  1.21%   
The 4 Period Moving Average forecasted value of Vulcan Materials on the next trading day is expected to be 279.55 with a mean absolute deviation of 5.14 and the sum of the absolute errors of 292.75. Vulcan Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Investors can use this forecasting interface to forecast Vulcan Materials stock prices and determine the direction of Vulcan Materials's future trends based on various well-known forecasting models. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of Vulcan Materials' historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
At present, Vulcan Materials' Asset Turnover is projected to increase slightly based on the last few years of reporting. . As of November 22, 2024, Common Stock Shares Outstanding is expected to decline to about 130.8 M. In addition to that, Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is expected to decline to about 333.9 M.
A four-period moving average forecast model for Vulcan Materials 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.

Vulcan Materials 4 Period Moving Average Price Forecast For the 23rd of November

Given 90 days horizon, the 4 Period Moving Average forecasted value of Vulcan Materials on the next trading day is expected to be 279.55 with a mean absolute deviation of 5.14, mean absolute percentage error of 43.69, and the sum of the absolute errors of 292.75.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Vulcan 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 Vulcan Materials' next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Vulcan Materials Stock Forecast Pattern

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Vulcan Materials Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Vulcan Materials' 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. Vulcan Materials' downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 277.81 and 281.28, respectively. We have considered Vulcan Materials' 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
281.18
277.81
Downside
279.55
Expected Value
281.28
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 Vulcan Materials stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Vulcan Materials 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 Criteria114.5362
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -1.8329
MADMean absolute deviation5.136
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0197
SAESum of the absolute errors292.7525
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 Vulcan Materials. However, it also has several disadvantages. In particular this model does not produce an actual prediction equation for Vulcan Materials and therefore, it cannot be a useful forecasting tool for medium or long range price predictions

Predictive Modules for Vulcan Materials

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Vulcan Materials. 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
279.44281.18282.92
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
240.07241.81309.30
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Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
249.40274.85300.30
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23 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
226.58248.99276.38
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Other Forecasting Options for Vulcan Materials

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

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Vulcan Materials 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 Vulcan Materials' 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 Vulcan Materials' current price.

Vulcan Materials Market Strength Events

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

Vulcan Materials Risk Indicators

The analysis of Vulcan Materials' 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 Vulcan Materials' investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting vulcan 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 Vulcan Materials offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Vulcan Materials' financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Vulcan Materials Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Vulcan Materials Stock:
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Is Construction Materials 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 Vulcan Materials. If investors know Vulcan 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 Vulcan Materials 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
(0.25)
Dividend Share
1.81
Earnings Share
6.39
Revenue Per Share
55.878
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.08)
The market value of Vulcan Materials is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Vulcan that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Vulcan Materials' value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Vulcan Materials' 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 Vulcan Materials' market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Vulcan Materials' 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 Vulcan Materials' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Vulcan Materials is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Vulcan Materials' 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.