Microsoft will be releasing it's new operating software, Windows 7, on October 22, 2009. The beta version is already available for testing.
Most reviews on Windows 7 are positive. Users advised that this version is faster than Vista. Also, it simplifies many functions and presents a navigation dock similar to the one in Apple's operating systems.
The great news for investors, is that every time Microsoft launches a new operating software, the shares are only going straight up.
Since Microsoft announced the release of Windows 7, the shares have appreciated a lot. However, many financial analyst believes that Microsoft is still a sound investment.
Microsoft still has a monopoly on the computer operating software. Knowing that the computers of this world in 2009 mainly runs on Microsoft and that Windows 7 is loved by so many computer fans, it is guaranteed to have strong sales.
The last operating system, Vista, received bad reviews and many people choose to retrograde their operating system to Windows XP. That means that many haven't upgraded their computer's operating system for nearly a decade. Window XP is no longer supported by Microsoft and doesn't received any more upgrades. Therefore, users will be looking for a change.
In 2008, the operating margin of Microsoft was 37.13% and it's profit margin was 25.86%. The industry operating margin is 4.12%. The risk of Microsoft (Beta) is 1.07, making the holding of it's share no more riskier than the market itself. It's price/earning ratio is low at 13.45. With a strong balance sheet, Microsoft shares definitely worths to get looked at.
