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Betmakers Technology Group And 2 Other ASX Penny Stocks To Watch

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The Australian market is showing a slight uptick as the ASX 200 futures indicate a modest 0.09% rise, amidst global investor anticipation following Nvidia's earnings report. In this context, identifying stocks that offer both value and growth potential becomes crucial for investors looking to navigate the current economic landscape. Penny stocks, though an outdated term, still signify smaller or newer companies that can present unique opportunities when backed by strong financials and growth prospects.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Australia

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
LaserBond (ASX:LBL)A$0.585A$68.57M★★★★★★
Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO)A$0.80A$146.79M★★★★☆☆
Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO)A$1.955A$318.31M★★★★★★
Austin Engineering (ASX:ANG)A$0.50A$310.07M★★★★★☆
MaxiPARTS (ASX:MXI)A$1.87A$103.44M★★★★★★
SHAPE Australia (ASX:SHA)A$2.89A$239.61M★★★★★★
Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI)A$1.685A$825.78M★★★★★☆
West African Resources (ASX:WAF)A$1.495A$1.7B★★★★★★
Atlas Pearls (ASX:ATP)A$0.16A$69.71M★★★★★★
Servcorp (ASX:SRV)A$4.90A$483.46M★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 1,044 stocks from our ASX Penny Stocks screener.

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

Betmakers Technology Group (ASX:BET)

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

Overview: Betmakers Technology Group Ltd develops and provides software, data, and analytics products for the B2B wagering market across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally with a market cap of A$111.56 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from two segments: Global Tote, contributing A$54.77 million, and Global Betting Services, generating A$40.43 million.

Market Cap: A$111.56M

Betmakers Technology Group Ltd, with a market cap of A$111.56 million, reported revenues of A$95.2 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Despite stable revenue figures, the company remains unprofitable with a net loss of A$38.67 million and has experienced shareholder dilution over the past year. The management team and board are relatively new with limited tenure experience. On a positive note, Betmakers is debt-free and possesses sufficient cash runway to sustain operations for more than three years based on current free cash flow levels despite being recently dropped from the S&P Global BMI Index in September 2024.

ASX:BET Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024
ASX:BET Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024

LGI (ASX:LGI)

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

Overview: LGI Limited, with a market cap of A$275.31 million, offers carbon abatement and renewable energy solutions by utilizing biogas from landfills.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three main segments: Carbon Abatement (A$14.63 million), Renewable Energy (A$16.15 million), and Infrastructure Construction and Management (A$2.45 million).

Market Cap: A$275.31M

LGI Limited, with a market cap of A$275.31 million, has shown stable weekly volatility and satisfactory debt levels, maintaining a net debt to equity ratio of 3.2%. The company reported revenues of A$33.25 million for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, with net income rising slightly to A$6.67 million. Despite its low return on equity at 12.6%, LGI's earnings have grown significantly over five years and are forecasted to continue growing annually by 18.67%. However, short-term assets do not cover long-term liabilities, and the management team lacks experience with an average tenure under two years.

ASX:LGI Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024
ASX:LGI Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024

Smart Parking (ASX:SPZ)

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

Overview: Smart Parking Limited designs, develops, and manages parking management solutions across New Zealand, Australia, Germany, and the United Kingdom with a market cap of A$318.55 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include A$6.28 million from the Technology Division and contributions from Parking Management in the United Kingdom (A$43.99 million), New Zealand (A$4.57 million), Germany (A$2.79 million), Denmark (A$0.11 million), and Australia (A$0.07 million).

Market Cap: A$318.55M

Smart Parking Limited, with a market cap of A$318.55 million, has demonstrated financial stability despite challenges. The company reported A$54.3 million in sales for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, though net income declined to A$3.7 million from the previous year’s A$6.4 million. While its earnings growth was negative over the past year, Smart Parking maintains high-quality earnings and adequate interest coverage with EBIT covering interest payments 11.3 times over. Additionally, short-term assets exceed both short and long-term liabilities, indicating sound liquidity management amid recent delisting from OTC Equity due to inactivity concerns.

ASX:SPZ Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024
ASX:SPZ Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024

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