First Financial Stock Forecast - 20 Period Moving Average

THFF Stock  USD 48.84  0.27  0.55%   
The 20 Period Moving Average forecasted value of First Financial on the next trading day is expected to be 48.66 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.95 and the sum of the absolute errors of 79.81. First Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of First Financial's historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
The current Receivables Turnover is estimated to decrease to 6.76. The current Fixed Asset Turnover is estimated to decrease to 2.44. The First Financial's current Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is estimated to increase to about 85.9 M, while Common Stock Shares Outstanding is projected to decrease to roughly 10.4 M.
A commonly used 20-period moving average forecast model for First Financial is based on a synthetically constructed First Financialdaily price series in which the value for a trading day is replaced by the mean of that value and the values for 20 of preceding and succeeding time periods. This model is best suited for price series data that changes over time.

First Financial 20 Period Moving Average Price Forecast For the 30th of November

Given 90 days horizon, the 20 Period Moving Average forecasted value of First Financial on the next trading day is expected to be 48.66 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.95, mean absolute percentage error of 7.09, and the sum of the absolute errors of 79.81.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict First 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 First Financial's next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

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First Financial Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting First Financial'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. First Financial's downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 46.27 and 51.06, respectively. We have considered First Financial'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
48.84
48.66
Expected Value
51.06
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the 20 Period Moving Average forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of First Financial stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent First Financial 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 Criteria83.3121
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -1.5744
MADMean absolute deviation1.9466
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0407
SAESum of the absolute errors79.8105
The eieght-period moving average method has an advantage over other forecasting models in that it does smooth out peaks and valleys in a set of daily observations. First Financial 20-period moving average forecast can only be used reliably to predict one or two periods into the future.

Predictive Modules for First Financial

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as First Financial. 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
46.7249.1351.54
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
42.0544.4654.02
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3 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
37.7741.5046.07
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.981.261.11
Details
Please note, it is not enough to conduct a financial or market analysis of a single entity such as First Financial. Your research has to be compared to or analyzed against First Financial's peers to derive any actionable benefits. When done correctly, First Financial's 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 First Financial.

Other Forecasting Options for First Financial

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

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First Financial 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 First Financial'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 First Financial's current price.

First Financial Market Strength Events

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

First Financial Risk Indicators

The analysis of First Financial'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 First Financial's investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting first 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 First Financial is a strong investment it is important to analyze First Financial'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 First Financial's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding First Stock, refer to the following important reports:
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of First Financial to cross-verify your projections.
For more detail on how to invest in First Stock please use our How to Invest in First Financial 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 First Financial. If investors know First 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 First Financial 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
(0.46)
Dividend Share
1.8
Earnings Share
3.69
Revenue Per Share
16.113
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.05)
The market value of First Financial is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of First that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of First Financial's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is First Financial'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 First Financial's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect First Financial'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 First Financial's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if First Financial is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, First Financial'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.