Bright Horizons Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

BFAM Stock  USD 115.63  0.38  0.33%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of Bright Horizons Family on the next trading day is expected to be 125.43 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.31 and the sum of the absolute errors of 140.99. Bright Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Although Bright Horizons' naive historical forecasting may sometimes provide an important future outlook for the firm, we recommend always cross-verifying it against solid analysis of Bright Horizons' systematic risk associated with finding meaningful patterns of Bright Horizons fundamentals over time.
  
At this time, Bright Horizons' Inventory Turnover is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 29th of November 2024, Receivables Turnover is likely to grow to 16.19, while Payables Turnover is likely to drop 52.54. . As of the 29th of November 2024, Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to drop to about 42 M. In addition to that, Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is likely to drop to about 63.6 M.

Bright Horizons Cash Forecast

Forecasting financial indicators like cash flow involves analysts applying various statistical methods, techniques, and algorithms. These tools reveal hidden trends within the Bright Horizons' financial statements to estimate their effects on upcoming price movements.
 
Cash  
First Reported
2000-03-31
Previous Quarter
141.4 M
Current Value
109.9 M
Quarterly Volatility
102.2 M
 
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A naive forecasting model for Bright Horizons is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of Bright Horizons Family 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.

Bright Horizons Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 30th of November

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of Bright Horizons Family on the next trading day is expected to be 125.43 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.31, mean absolute percentage error of 9.73, and the sum of the absolute errors of 140.99.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Bright 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 Bright Horizons' next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Bright Horizons Stock Forecast Pattern

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Bright Horizons Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Bright Horizons' 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. Bright Horizons' downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 123.40 and 127.45, respectively. We have considered Bright Horizons' 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
115.63
123.40
Downside
125.43
Expected Value
127.45
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 Bright Horizons stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Bright Horizons 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 Criteria120.3862
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation2.3114
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0185
SAESum of the absolute errors140.9927
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of Bright Horizons Family. 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 Bright Horizons. 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 Bright Horizons

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Bright Horizons Family. 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
113.22115.26117.30
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
95.3797.41127.26
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10 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
82.5490.70100.68
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.840.850.85
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Please note, it is not enough to conduct a financial or market analysis of a single entity such as Bright Horizons. Your research has to be compared to or analyzed against Bright Horizons' peers to derive any actionable benefits. When done correctly, Bright Horizons' 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 Bright Horizons Family.

Other Forecasting Options for Bright Horizons

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

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

Bright Horizons Market Strength Events

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

Bright Horizons Risk Indicators

The analysis of Bright Horizons' 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 Bright Horizons' investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting bright 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 Bright Horizons Family is a strong investment it is important to analyze Bright Horizons' 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 Bright Horizons' future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Bright Stock, refer to the following important reports:
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Is Diversified Consumer 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 Bright Horizons. If investors know Bright 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 Bright Horizons 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
0.362
Earnings Share
2.01
Revenue Per Share
45.36
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.114
Return On Assets
0.0433
The market value of Bright Horizons Family is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Bright that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Bright Horizons' value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Bright Horizons' 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 Bright Horizons' market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Bright Horizons' 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 Bright Horizons' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Bright Horizons is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Bright Horizons' 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.