BancFirst Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

BANF Stock  USD 123.86  3.41  2.68%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of BancFirst on the next trading day is expected to be 121.83 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.25 and the sum of the absolute errors of 139.29. BancFirst Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of BancFirst's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
At this time, BancFirst's Fixed Asset Turnover is most likely to slightly decrease in the upcoming years. The BancFirst's current Asset Turnover is estimated to increase to 0.06, while Receivables Turnover is projected to decrease to 2.51. . The BancFirst's current Common Stock Shares Outstanding is estimated to increase to about 34 M. The BancFirst's current Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is estimated to increase to about 233.2 M.

BancFirst 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 BancFirst's financial statements, enabling forecasts of their impact on future stock prices.
 
Cash  
First Reported
1992-03-31
Previous Quarter
2.5 B
Current Value
248.5 M
Quarterly Volatility
B
 
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A naive forecasting model for BancFirst is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of BancFirst 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.

BancFirst Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 19th of December

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of BancFirst on the next trading day is expected to be 121.83 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.25, mean absolute percentage error of 10.34, and the sum of the absolute errors of 139.29.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict BancFirst 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 BancFirst's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

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BancFirst Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting BancFirst'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. BancFirst's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 119.18 and 124.48, respectively. We have considered BancFirst'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
123.86
119.18
Downside
121.83
Expected Value
124.48
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 BancFirst stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent BancFirst 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 Criteria122.2842
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation2.2467
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0196
SAESum of the absolute errors139.2944
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of BancFirst. 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 BancFirst. 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 BancFirst

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as BancFirst. 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
121.29123.94126.59
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
106.26108.91136.25
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Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
101.26118.51135.75
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3 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
80.9989.0098.79
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Other Forecasting Options for BancFirst

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

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BancFirst 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 BancFirst'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 BancFirst's current price.

BancFirst Market Strength Events

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

BancFirst Risk Indicators

The analysis of BancFirst'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 BancFirst's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting bancfirst 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 BancFirst is a strong investment it is important to analyze BancFirst's 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 BancFirst's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding BancFirst Stock, refer to the following important reports:
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of BancFirst to cross-verify your projections.
For more detail on how to invest in BancFirst Stock please use our How to Invest in BancFirst guide.
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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 BancFirst. If investors know BancFirst 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 BancFirst 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
0.151
Dividend Share
1.75
Earnings Share
6.22
Revenue Per Share
18.438
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.097
The market value of BancFirst is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of BancFirst that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of BancFirst's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is BancFirst'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 BancFirst's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect BancFirst'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 BancFirst's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if BancFirst is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, BancFirst'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.