ICU Medical Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

ICUI Stock  USD 160.11  1.20  0.74%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of ICU Medical on the next trading day is expected to be 158.64 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.49 and the sum of the absolute errors of 154.33. ICU Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of ICU Medical's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
As of now, ICU Medical's Receivables Turnover is increasing as compared to previous years. The ICU Medical's current Fixed Asset Turnover is estimated to increase to 3.77, while Inventory Turnover is projected to decrease to 2.03. . The current Common Stock Shares Outstanding is estimated to decrease to about 17.2 M. The ICU Medical's current Net Loss is estimated to increase to about (81.2 M).

ICU Medical 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 ICU Medical's financial statements, enabling forecasts of their impact on future stock prices.
 
Cash  
First Reported
1991-12-31
Previous Quarter
302.6 M
Current Value
312.5 M
Quarterly Volatility
147.8 M
 
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A naive forecasting model for ICU Medical is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of ICU Medical 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.

ICU Medical Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 12th of December 2024

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of ICU Medical on the next trading day is expected to be 158.64 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.49, mean absolute percentage error of 8.53, and the sum of the absolute errors of 154.33.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict ICU 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 ICU Medical's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

ICU Medical Stock Forecast Pattern

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ICU Medical Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting ICU Medical'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. ICU Medical's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 156.87 and 160.42, respectively. We have considered ICU Medical'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
160.11
156.87
Downside
158.64
Expected Value
160.42
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 ICU Medical stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent ICU Medical 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 Criteria122.0914
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation2.4892
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0145
SAESum of the absolute errors154.3282
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of ICU Medical. 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 ICU Medical. 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 ICU Medical

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as ICU Medical. 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 ICU Medical's 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
158.33160.11161.89
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
144.10164.93166.71
Details
Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
151.30166.92182.55
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7 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
182.00200.00222.00
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Other Forecasting Options for ICU Medical

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

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

ICU Medical Market Strength Events

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

ICU Medical Risk Indicators

The analysis of ICU Medical'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 ICU Medical's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting icu 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 ICU Medical offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of ICU Medical'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 Icu Medical Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Icu Medical Stock:
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of ICU Medical to cross-verify your projections.
For more detail on how to invest in ICU Stock please use our How to Invest in ICU Medical guide.
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Is Health Care Equipment & Supplies 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 ICU Medical. If investors know ICU 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 ICU Medical 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
(0.24)
Earnings Share
(4.56)
Revenue Per Share
96.302
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.065
Return On Assets
0.0066
The market value of ICU Medical is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of ICU that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of ICU Medical's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is ICU Medical'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 ICU Medical's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect ICU Medical'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 ICU Medical's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if ICU Medical is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, ICU Medical'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.