ASX Penny Stocks To Watch In October 2024

The Australian market has seen a slight uptick, with the ASX200 rising by 0.1% to 8,212 points, as sectors like Staples and Discretionary show resilience amidst broader economic challenges. Penny stocks, though an outdated term for some, still represent a viable investment area by highlighting smaller or less-established companies that may offer significant value. By focusing on those with strong financial foundations and clear growth potential, investors can uncover opportunities in these lesser-known stocks.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Australia

Name	Share Price	Market Cap	Financial Health Rating
LaserBond (ASX:LBL)	A$0.61	A$66.82M	★★★★★★
Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO)	A$0.80	A$126.84M	★★★★☆☆
MaxiPARTS (ASX:MXI)	A$1.87	A$100.95M	★★★★★★
Austin Engineering (ASX:ANG)	A$0.55	A$310.07M	★★★★★☆
Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO)	A$1.845	A$298M	★★★★★★
Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI)	A$1.72	A$833.14M	★★★★★☆
Perenti (ASX:PRN)	A$1.19	A$1.1B	★★★★★★
Atlas Pearls (ASX:ATP)	A$0.135	A$58.82M	★★★★★★
GTN (ASX:GTN)	A$0.47	A$92.11M	★★★★★★
Joyce (ASX:JYC)	A$3.915	A$115.04M	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1,031 stocks from our ASX Penny Stocks screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Austin Engineering (ASX:ANG)

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

Overview: Austin Engineering Limited, with a market cap of A$310.07 million, is involved in the manufacturing, repair, overhaul, and supply of mining attachment products and related services for industrial and resource-related sectors.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from its operations in the Asia-Pacific region, which contribute A$166.14 million, North America with A$95.53 million, and South America generating A$51.58 million.

Market Cap: A$310.07M

Austin Engineering has demonstrated robust financial growth, with earnings increasing by 317.3% over the past year and a net profit margin improvement from 2.7% to 9.4%. The company is trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside for investors seeking undervalued opportunities in the penny stock sector. Despite shareholder dilution in the past year, Austin maintains a strong balance sheet with short-term assets exceeding liabilities and cash surpassing total debt. Recent events include changes in company bylaws and an increase in dividends, reflecting ongoing corporate developments and shareholder engagement.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Austin Engineering's financial health report.
• Examine Austin Engineering's earnings growth report to understand how analysts expect it to perform.

Michael Hill International (ASX:MHJ)

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

Overview: Michael Hill International Limited operates jewelry stores and offers related services across Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, with a market cap of A$196.22 million.

Operations: The company generated A$646.60 million in revenue from its jewelry retail operations.

Market Cap: A$196.22M

Michael Hill International faces challenges as a penny stock with its unprofitable status and negative return on equity. Despite this, the company shows potential through stable weekly volatility and satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 23.2%. Recent sales growth of 4.3% in the first fourteen weeks of fiscal year 2025 indicates operational resilience, particularly in Australian and Canadian markets. Although no final dividend was declared for the last fiscal year, Michael Hill's experienced board and management team could navigate towards profitability, supported by strong short-term assets exceeding both long- and short-term liabilities.

• Jump into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Michael Hill International.
• Learn about Michael Hill International's future growth trajectory here.

Xanadu Mines (ASX:XAM)

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

Overview: Xanadu Mines Limited focuses on the exploration and development of mineral projects in Mongolia, with a market cap of A$125.27 million.

Operations: Xanadu Mines Limited has not reported any revenue segments.

Market Cap: A$125.27M

Xanadu Mines, a pre-revenue company with a market cap of A$125.27 million, recently announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and Maiden Ore Reserve for its Kharmagtai copper-gold project in Mongolia. The Pre-Feasibility Study highlights Kharmagtai's potential as a low-cost, long-life mine with significant copper and gold reserves. Despite being unprofitable and having less than one year of cash runway if current free cash flow trends persist, Xanadu's short-term assets exceed its liabilities. The company is debt-free but has experienced shareholder dilution over the past year as it continues to explore funding options for further development stages.

• Click here and access our complete financial health analysis report to understand the dynamics of Xanadu Mines.
• Understand Xanadu Mines' earnings outlook by examining our growth report.

Key Takeaways

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