ASX Penny Stocks To Watch: Aeris Resources And Two Others

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The Australian market is currently experiencing fluctuations, with the ASX futures showing red on the last day of earnings, although this could shift as global markets respond to positive economic news from the U.S. In this context, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—remain a relevant investment area due to their potential for significant returns when backed by strong financials. We will explore three such penny stocks that demonstrate financial strength and growth potential, offering investors an opportunity to uncover hidden value in quality companies.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Australia

NameShare PriceMarket CapRewards & Risks
Alfabs Australia (ASX:AAL)A$0.46A$131.83M✅ 4 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis >
EZZ Life Science Holdings (ASX:EZZ)A$2.35A$110.86M✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
IVE Group (ASX:IGL)A$2.91A$449.96M✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Veris (ASX:VRS)A$0.073A$37.8M✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
SHAPE Australia (ASX:SHA)A$4.02A$331.03M✅ 3 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
West African Resources (ASX:WAF)A$3.04A$3.47B✅ 4 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
LaserBond (ASX:LBL)A$0.505A$59.41M✅ 4 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
Bravura Solutions (ASX:BVS)A$2.24A$1B✅ 3 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis >
SKS Technologies Group (ASX:SKS)A$2.88A$325.64M✅ 3 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
Fleetwood (ASX:FWD)A$2.89A$266.85M✅ 3 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >

Click here to see the full list of 443 stocks from our ASX Penny Stocks screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

Aeris Resources (ASX:AIS)

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

Overview: Aeris Resources Limited is involved in the production, exploration, and sale of precious metals in Australia with a market cap of A$218.57 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from its operations at Cracow (A$197.51 million), Jaguar (A$0.92 million), Tritton (A$303.36 million), and North Queensland (A$75.27 million).

Market Cap: A$218.57M

Aeris Resources has demonstrated financial improvement, reporting A$577.06 million in sales and A$45.2 million net income for the year ended June 2025, transitioning from a previous net loss. Despite its profitability, the company faces challenges with short-term assets not covering liabilities and a low return on equity at 14.2%. The management team is relatively new with an average tenure of 1.6 years, but the board is experienced with an average tenure of 8.7 years. Its debt levels are manageable, supported by strong operating cash flow coverage and reduced debt-to-equity ratio over five years.

ASX:AIS Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Aug 2025

Hearts and Minds Investments (ASX:HM1)

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

Overview: Hearts and Minds Investments (ASX:HM1) is an Australian-listed investment company that leverages the expertise of leading fund managers to invest in a concentrated portfolio, with a market cap of A$794.57 million.

Operations: Hearts and Minds Investments does not report any specific revenue segments.

Market Cap: A$794.57M

Hearts and Minds Investments has shown robust financial growth, reporting A$165.48 million in revenue and A$106.82 million net income for the year ending June 2025, doubling its figures from the previous year. The company boasts a strong net profit margin of 66.1% and impressive earnings growth of 109.7%, outpacing industry averages. Despite having a low return on equity at 13.6%, it remains debt-free with substantial short-term assets covering liabilities comfortably. Although its dividend yield is not well-supported by free cash flows, the experienced board provides stability amidst a relatively new management team with an average tenure of 1.9 years.

ASX:HM1 Financial Position Analysis as at Aug 2025

Omni Bridgeway (ASX:OBL)

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

Overview: Omni Bridgeway Limited, with a market cap of A$465.82 million, offers dispute and litigation finance services across multiple regions including Australia, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Operations: The company generates revenue of A$770.4 million from funding and providing services related to legal dispute resolution.

Market Cap: A$465.82M

Omni Bridgeway Limited has demonstrated significant financial progress, achieving profitability with a net income of A$349.8 million for the year ending June 2025, compared to a net loss the previous year. This turnaround is supported by a strong Return on Equity of 48.3% and reduced debt levels over five years. The company’s revenue surged to A$651.22 million from A$184.4 million, indicating robust growth in its core operations despite declining earnings forecasts for the next three years. With more cash than total debt and stable weekly volatility at 6%, Omni Bridgeway presents an intriguing profile within the penny stock landscape.

ASX:OBL Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Aug 2025

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