FutureFuel Corp Stock Forward View

FF Stock  USD 3.65  -0.06  -1.62%   
FutureFuel Corp's Naive Prediction reference data is generated by applying the model to available daily closing prices. Accuracy metrics including mean absolute deviation are provided alongside the projection.
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of FutureFuel Corp on the next trading day is expected to be 3.33 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.12 and the sum of the absolute errors of 7.64.This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of FutureFuel Corp. 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 FutureFuel Corp. 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. FutureFuel Corp's Naive Prediction reference data is provided for informational and analytical purposes and does not constitute a trading recommendation.

FutureFuel Corp Cash Forecast

Predicting FutureFuel Corp's cash flow requires a variety of statistical methods, techniques, and algorithms. Probabilistic estimates of future performance inform valuation and risk management decisions for FutureFuel Corp.
 
Cash  
 First Reported
2006-12-31
 Previous Quarter
85.6 M
 Current Value
51.3 M
 Quarterly Volatility
57.8 M
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A naive forecasting model for FutureFuel Corp is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of FutureFuel Corp 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.

Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 27th of March

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of FutureFuel Corp on the next trading day is expected to be 3.33 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.12 , mean absolute percentage error of 0.03 , and the sum of the absolute errors of 7.64 .
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict FutureFuel Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not suggest using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that FutureFuel Corp's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

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Forecasted Value

For the next trading day, Macroaxis evaluates FutureFuel Corp's predictive range by looking for statistically meaningful downside and upside boundaries. The projected forecast band currently runs from roughly 0.04 on the downside to about 6.79 on the upside.
Market Value
3.65
3.33
Expected Value
6.79
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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 FutureFuel Corp stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent FutureFuel Corp 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 Criteria116.3155
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation0.1232
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0339
SAESum of the absolute errors7.641
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of FutureFuel Corp. 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 FutureFuel Corp. 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.

Other Forecasting Options for FutureFuel Corp

Analyzing FutureFuel Corp's price movement through moving averages at different time horizons reveals whether short-term momentum aligns with the longer-term trend. Touches of the upper or lower band in FutureFuel Corp's chart can signal overbought or oversold conditions.

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FutureFuel Corp Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators for FutureFuel Corp stock provide a framework for assessing security responsiveness. These metrics are widely used to refine market timing and identify favorable moments to trade FutureFuel Corp.

FutureFuel Corp Risk Indicators

Assessing FutureFuel Corp's risk indicators is a critical component of any rigorous approach to forecasting its future price. Forecasting FutureFuel Corp's future price accurately requires understanding and quantifying the risks present in the investment.
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.

Story Coverage note for FutureFuel Corp

A coverage review of FutureFuel Corp shows when the security is attracting above-average attention from contributors and market observers. This is most useful when investors want to understand why a security is suddenly drawing more public discussion.

FutureFuel Corp Short Properties

Short sentiment tied to FutureFuel Corp matters because heavier bearish pressure can change how quickly future price expectations become unstable. Used correctly, these measures can help investors decide when hedging or timing discipline may matter more than conviction alone.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding43.8 M
Cash And Short Term Investments51.3 M

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