Valueworthy
Valueworthy is a term used in business and consumer research to describe the degree to which a product, service, or offering delivers perceived value relative to its price. It conflates performance, quality, durability, usability, and total cost of ownership to signal whether consumers judge the package as a good deal. In practice, valueworthy positioning aims to balance features and quality with price, rather than pursuing premium exclusivity or low-cost bargains alone.
Origin and usage: The term is not a formal academic concept but has gained traction in value-based
Evaluation: Assessing valueworthy typically involves multiple dimensions: explicit performance and reliability, durability and maintenance costs, energy
Limitations: As a subjective construct, valueworthy assessments can be sensitive to consumer preferences, market conditions, and
See also: value proposition, value engineering, total cost of ownership, price-performance ratio.