First Mid Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

FMBH Stock  USD 42.29  0.28  0.67%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of First Mid Illinois on the next trading day is expected to be 41.84 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.81 and the sum of the absolute errors of 50.17. First Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of First Mid's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
The current Payables Turnover is estimated to decrease to 1.35. The current Receivables Turnover is estimated to decrease to 4.94. The First Mid's current Common Stock Shares Outstanding is estimated to increase to about 23 M. The First Mid's current Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is estimated to increase to about 88.1 M.

First Mid 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 First Mid's financial statements, enabling forecasts of their impact on future stock prices.
 
Cash  
First Reported
1999-12-31
Previous Quarter
239.2 M
Current Value
167.7 M
Quarterly Volatility
95.7 M
 
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A naive forecasting model for First Mid is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of First Mid Illinois 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.

First Mid Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 24th of November

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of First Mid Illinois on the next trading day is expected to be 41.84 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.81, mean absolute percentage error of 1.05, and the sum of the absolute errors of 50.17.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict First 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 First Mid's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

First Mid Stock Forecast Pattern

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First Mid Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting First Mid'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. First Mid's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 39.46 and 44.21, respectively. We have considered First Mid'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
42.29
41.84
Expected Value
44.21
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 First Mid stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent First Mid 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 Criteria119.9936
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation0.8092
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0207
SAESum of the absolute errors50.1708
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of First Mid Illinois. 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 First Mid. 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 First Mid

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as First Mid Illinois. 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
39.8342.2044.57
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
32.1134.4846.52
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Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
35.6839.5443.40
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Consensus
LowTargetHigh
31.4034.5038.30
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Please note, it is not enough to conduct a financial or market analysis of a single entity such as First Mid. Your research has to be compared to or analyzed against First Mid's peers to derive any actionable benefits. When done correctly, First Mid'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 First Mid Illinois.

Other Forecasting Options for First Mid

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

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First Mid Illinois 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 First Mid'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 First Mid's current price.

First Mid Market Strength Events

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

First Mid Risk Indicators

The analysis of First Mid'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 First Mid's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting first 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 First Mid Illinois offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of First Mid'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 First Mid Illinois Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on First Mid Illinois Stock:
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of First Mid to cross-verify your projections.
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Is Regional Banks 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 First Mid. If investors know First 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 First Mid 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
0.191
Dividend Share
0.93
Earnings Share
3.24
Revenue Per Share
13.247
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.173
The market value of First Mid Illinois is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of First that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of First Mid's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is First Mid'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 First Mid's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect First Mid'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 First Mid's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if First Mid is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, First Mid'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.