Golar LNG Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

GLNG Stock  USD 41.24  4.32  11.70%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of Golar LNG Limited on the next trading day is expected to be 40.74 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.78 and the sum of the absolute errors of 47.73. Golar Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of Golar LNG's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
At this time, Golar LNG's Fixed Asset Turnover is most likely to slightly decrease in the upcoming years. The Golar LNG's current Asset Turnover is estimated to increase to 0.1, while Inventory Turnover is projected to decrease to 48.58. . The Golar LNG's current Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is estimated to increase to about 951.2 M, while Common Stock Shares Outstanding is projected to decrease to roughly 86.8 M.

Golar LNG Cash Forecast

Predicting cash flow or other financial metrics requires analysts to utilize a variety of statistical methods, techniques, and algorithms. These tools help uncover hidden patterns in the Golar LNG's financial statements, enabling forecasts of their impact on future stock prices.
 
Cash  
First Reported
2000-12-31
Previous Quarter
565.8 M
Current Value
547.1 M
Quarterly Volatility
195.2 M
 
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A naive forecasting model for Golar LNG is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of Golar LNG Limited 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.

Golar LNG Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 27th of November

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of Golar LNG Limited on the next trading day is expected to be 40.74 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.78, mean absolute percentage error of 1.07, and the sum of the absolute errors of 47.73.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Golar 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 Golar LNG's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Golar LNG Stock Forecast Pattern

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Golar LNG Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Golar LNG'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. Golar LNG's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 38.20 and 43.28, respectively. We have considered Golar LNG'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
41.24
40.74
Expected Value
43.28
Upside

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 Golar LNG stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Golar LNG 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 Criteria118.1762
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation0.7824
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0213
SAESum of the absolute errors47.7259
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of Golar LNG Limited. 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 Golar LNG. 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 Golar LNG

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Golar LNG Limited. 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
38.6241.1643.70
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
34.6337.1745.36
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7 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
28.9531.8135.31
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.360.420.50
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Other Forecasting Options for Golar LNG

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

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

Golar LNG Market Strength Events

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

Golar LNG Risk Indicators

The analysis of Golar LNG'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 Golar LNG's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting golar 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 Golar LNG Limited is a strong investment it is important to analyze Golar LNG'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 Golar LNG's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Golar Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Is Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation 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 Golar LNG. If investors know Golar 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 Golar LNG 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
(0.33)
Earnings Share
1.32
Revenue Per Share
2.632
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.17)
Return On Assets
0.0237
The market value of Golar LNG Limited is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Golar that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Golar LNG's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Golar LNG'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 Golar LNG's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Golar LNG'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 Golar LNG's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Golar LNG is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Golar LNG'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.