Barrett Business Stock Forecast - Simple Moving Average

BBSI Stock  USD 43.38  0.56  1.27%   
The Simple Moving Average forecasted value of Barrett Business Services on the next trading day is expected to be 43.38 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.56 and the sum of the absolute errors of 33.03. Barrett Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of Barrett Business' historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
As of now, Barrett Business' Asset Turnover is decreasing as compared to previous years. . The Barrett Business' current Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is estimated to increase to about 57.1 M, while Common Stock Shares Outstanding is projected to decrease to under 13.7 M.
A two period moving average forecast for Barrett Business is based on an daily price series in which the stock price on a given day is replaced by the mean of that price and the preceding price. This model is best suited to price patterns experiencing average volatility.

Barrett Business Simple Moving Average Price Forecast For the 30th of December

Given 90 days horizon, the Simple Moving Average forecasted value of Barrett Business Services on the next trading day is expected to be 43.38 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.56, mean absolute percentage error of 0.60, and the sum of the absolute errors of 33.03.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Barrett 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 Barrett Business' next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Barrett Business Stock Forecast Pattern

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Barrett Business Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Barrett Business' 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. Barrett Business' downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 41.78 and 44.98, respectively. We have considered Barrett Business' 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
43.38
43.38
Expected Value
44.98
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Simple Moving Average forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Barrett Business stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Barrett Business 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 Criteria113.9218
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -0.1708
MADMean absolute deviation0.5599
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0138
SAESum of the absolute errors33.035
The simple moving average model is conceptually a linear regression of the current value of Barrett Business Services price series against current and previous (unobserved) value of Barrett Business. In time series analysis, the simple moving-average model is a very common approach for modeling univariate price series models including forecasting prices into the future

Predictive Modules for Barrett Business

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Barrett Business Services. 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.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Barrett Business' price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
41.6143.2244.83
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
39.0463.5565.16
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4 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
107.61118.25131.26
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.480.500.51
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Other Forecasting Options for Barrett Business

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

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

Barrett Business Market Strength Events

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

Barrett Business Risk Indicators

The analysis of Barrett Business' 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 Barrett Business' investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting barrett 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 Barrett Business Services offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Barrett Business' 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 Barrett Business Services Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Barrett Business Services Stock:
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Is Human Resource & Employment 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 Barrett Business. If investors know Barrett 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 Barrett Business 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
0.509
Dividend Share
0.305
Earnings Share
1.89
Revenue Per Share
42.598
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.1
The market value of Barrett Business Services is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Barrett that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Barrett Business' value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Barrett Business' 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 Barrett Business' market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Barrett Business' 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 Barrett Business' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Barrett Business is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Barrett Business' 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.