Discover Promising Penny Stocks To Watch In January 2025

As global markets grapple with inflation concerns and political uncertainties, small-cap stocks have notably underperformed their larger counterparts, with the Russell 2000 Index slipping into correction territory. For those interested in investing in smaller or newer companies, penny stocks—despite their somewhat outdated moniker—remain a relevant area for exploration. These stocks can offer a mix of affordability and growth potential when paired with strong financials, making them intriguing candidates for investors seeking under-the-radar opportunities poised for long-term success.

Top 10 Penny Stocks

Name	Share Price	Market Cap	Financial Health Rating
Polar Capital Holdings (AIM:POLR)	£4.805	£463.19M	★★★★★★
DXN Holdings Bhd (KLSE:DXN)	MYR0.53	MYR2.64B	★★★★★★
Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO)	A$0.775	A$142.2M	★★★★☆☆
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)	£3.61	£413.58M	★★★★★★
ME Group International (LSE:MEGP)	£1.898	£715.19M	★★★★★★
Lever Style (SEHK:1346)	HK$0.86	HK$545.92M	★★★★★★
LaserBond (ASX:LBL)	A$0.57	A$66.82M	★★★★★★
Hil Industries Berhad (KLSE:HIL)	MYR0.895	MYR297.09M	★★★★★★
Begbies Traynor Group (AIM:BEG)	£0.984	£155.22M	★★★★★★
Secure Trust Bank (LSE:STB)	£3.49	£66.56M	★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 5,815 stocks from our Penny Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Sharjah Cement and Industrial Development (PJSC) (ADX:SCIDC)

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Sharjah Cement and Industrial Development (PJSC) operates in the production and sale of cement and related products, with a market capitalization of AED393.54 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue of AED676.13 million from its manufacturing operations.

Market Cap: AED393.54M

Sharjah Cement and Industrial Development (PJSC) has shown a positive turnaround, reporting a net income of AED 11.87 million for Q3 2024 compared to a net loss the previous year. The company's financial health is supported by satisfactory debt levels, with net debt to equity at 25.8%, and well-covered interest payments (3.7x EBIT coverage). Despite high-quality earnings and no significant shareholder dilution, its Return on Equity remains low at 2.8%. While profitability has improved, the stock price is highly volatile and trades significantly below fair value estimates, reflecting potential risks in market perception.

• Take a closer look at Sharjah Cement and Industrial Development (PJSC)'s potential here in our financial health report.
• Examine Sharjah Cement and Industrial Development (PJSC)'s past performance report to understand how it has performed in prior years.

QuickBit eu (NGM:QBIT)

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: QuickBit eu AB (publ) is a fintech company based in Sweden with a market capitalization of SEK447.94 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is generated from its "Solution for e-Merchants" segment, amounting to €159.8 million.

Market Cap: SEK447.94M

QuickBit eu AB (publ) faces challenges as a penny stock with a volatile share price and recent auditor concerns over its ability to continue as a going concern. Despite generating €75.7 million in revenue for Q1 2025, up significantly from the previous year, the company remains unprofitable with increasing losses over five years at 74.3% annually. QuickBit is debt-free and has a cash runway exceeding three years, though short-term liabilities surpass short-term assets by €2.3 million. The management team and board are relatively inexperienced, potentially impacting strategic direction amidst these financial hurdles.

• Dive into the specifics of QuickBit eu here with our thorough balance sheet health report.
• Gain insights into QuickBit eu's historical outcomes by reviewing our past performance report.

China Brilliant Global (SEHK:8026)

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: China Brilliant Global Limited is an investment holding company involved in the research, design, wholesale, and retail of gold and jewelry in Hong Kong and China, with a market capitalization of HK$568.32 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Gold and Jewellery Business at HK$78.77 million, followed by the Property Management Services Business at HK$14.07 million and the Lending Business at HK$2.15 million.

Market Cap: HK$568.32M

China Brilliant Global Limited has shown a financial turnaround, reporting a net income of HK$4.27 million for the half-year ended September 2024, compared to a significant loss in the previous year. This improvement is largely due to the disposal of its fintech business and profit contributions from property management services. Despite being unprofitable overall, it maintains positive free cash flow with over three years of cash runway and no long-term liabilities. The company trades significantly below its estimated fair value while experiencing high share price volatility and an increased debt-to-equity ratio over five years.

• Click here to discover the nuances of China Brilliant Global with our detailed analytical financial health report.
• Understand China Brilliant Global's track record by examining our performance history report.

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