A firm facing a competitor's price cut must consider several factors in determining their response: the product life cycle stage, their portfolio, the competitor's intentions and resources, market price and quality sensitivity, their own cost structure, alternative opportunities, and whether the market is homogeneous or non-homogeneous. In a homogeneous market, the firm can lower costs, enhance their product, or match the price if beneficial. In a non-homogeneous market, the firm must understand the competitor's intent, whether the price change is temporary, and how it may impact their market share and profits as well as how other companies may respond.