CRA International Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

CRAI Stock  USD 191.64  2.96  1.52%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of CRA International on the next trading day is expected to be 194.35 with a mean absolute deviation of 3.76 and the sum of the absolute errors of 229.54. CRA Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of CRA International's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
The CRA International's current Receivables Turnover is estimated to increase to 2.83, while Inventory Turnover is forecasted to increase to (2.86). . The CRA International's current Common Stock Shares Outstanding is estimated to increase to about 7.5 M. The CRA International's current Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is estimated to increase to about 52.7 M.

CRA International 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 CRA International's financial statements, enabling forecasts of their impact on future stock prices.
 
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First Reported
1997-12-31
Previous Quarter
24.6 M
Current Value
24.5 M
Quarterly Volatility
31.9 M
 
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A naive forecasting model for CRA International is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of CRA International 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.

CRA International Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 5th of December

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of CRA International on the next trading day is expected to be 194.35 with a mean absolute deviation of 3.76, mean absolute percentage error of 21.93, and the sum of the absolute errors of 229.54.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict CRA 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 CRA International's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

CRA International Stock Forecast Pattern

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CRA International Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting CRA International'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. CRA International's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 192.17 and 196.53, respectively. We have considered CRA International'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
191.64
192.17
Downside
194.35
Expected Value
196.53
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 CRA International stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent CRA International 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 Criteria121.1985
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation3.763
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0203
SAESum of the absolute errors229.5437
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of CRA International. 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 CRA International. 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 CRA International

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as CRA International. 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
186.81188.99210.80
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
157.47159.65210.80
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Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
189.60193.14196.67
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2 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
119.67131.50145.97
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Please note, it is not enough to conduct a financial or market analysis of a single entity such as CRA International. Your research has to be compared to or analyzed against CRA International's peers to derive any actionable benefits. When done correctly, CRA International's competitive analysis will give you plenty of quantitative and qualitative data to validate your investment decisions or develop an entirely new strategy toward taking a position in CRA International.

Other Forecasting Options for CRA International

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

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

CRA International Market Strength Events

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

CRA International Risk Indicators

The analysis of CRA International'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 CRA International's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting cra 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 CRA International offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of CRA International's 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 Cra International Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Cra International Stock:
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of CRA International to cross-verify your projections.
For more detail on how to invest in CRA Stock please use our How to Invest in CRA International guide.
You can also try the Correlation Analysis module to reduce portfolio risk simply by holding instruments which are not perfectly correlated.
Is Research & Consulting Services 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 CRA International. If investors know CRA 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 CRA International 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
0.38
Dividend Share
1.68
Earnings Share
6.19
Revenue Per Share
97.924
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.137
The market value of CRA International is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of CRA that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of CRA International's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is CRA International'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 CRA International's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect CRA International'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 CRA International's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if CRA International is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, CRA International'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.