SWOT analysis: A framework for evaluating risk and return

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Abstract: Many business managers use strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis to frame their strategic planning. Valuators may also use it to help evaluate a company’s performance — as well as its future prospects. This article discusses the various steps in SWOT analysis and how each area affects the company’s value. The article explains the role of a valuator in helping to evaluate subjective assessments concerning a business’s strengths, weaknesses, risk — and return.