ASX Penny Stocks To Watch In May 2025

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The Australian market is opening slightly up this week, influenced by global trade tensions and domestic economic indicators such as interest rates and inflation data. In the midst of these developments, investors may find opportunities in penny stocks, which despite their vintage name, continue to offer potential value. These stocks often represent smaller or newer companies that can provide growth prospects at lower price points when backed by strong financials.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Australia

NameShare PriceMarket CapRewards & Risks
Lindsay Australia (ASX:LAU)A$0.685A$217.26M✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
CTI Logistics (ASX:CLX)A$1.78A$143.37M✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Accent Group (ASX:AX1)A$1.905A$1.15B✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
EZZ Life Science Holdings (ASX:EZZ)A$1.505A$71M✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
IVE Group (ASX:IGL)A$2.57A$396.25M✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
GTN (ASX:GTN)A$0.60A$114.64M✅ 3 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Bisalloy Steel Group (ASX:BIS)A$3.64A$172.72M✅ 3 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
Regal Partners (ASX:RPL)A$2.16A$726.11M✅ 4 ⚠️ 4 View Analysis >
Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI)A$1.685A$825.78M✅ 5 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis >
Tasmea (ASX:TEA)A$2.93A$685.73M✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >

Click here to see the full list of 997 stocks from our ASX Penny Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Alkane Resources (ASX:ALK)

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

Overview: Alkane Resources Ltd is an Australian company focused on gold exploration and production, with a market cap of A$445.07 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its gold operations, amounting to A$206.19 million.

Market Cap: A$445.07M

Alkane Resources, with a market cap of A$445.07 million, focuses on gold exploration and production, generating A$206.19 million in revenue from its operations. Despite being debt-free, the company faces challenges as short-term assets (A$64.1M) do not cover both short-term (A$71.1M) and long-term liabilities (A$96.8M). Recent exploration results at Tomingley Gold Operations show promise but are part of ongoing drilling programs requiring further validation. The board and management team are experienced; however, past earnings growth has been negative with current profit margins lower than last year’s figures, highlighting potential volatility for investors in this sector.

ASX:ALK Financial Position Analysis as at May 2025

Fenix Resources (ASX:FEX)

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

Overview: Fenix Resources Limited is involved in the exploration, development, and mining of mineral tenements in Western Australia, with a market capitalization of A$229.75 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three primary segments: Mining (A$244.98 million), Logistics (A$84.02 million), and Port Services (A$40.44 million).

Market Cap: A$229.75M

Fenix Resources, with a market cap of A$229.75 million, is actively expanding its operations in Western Australia. The company has commenced site works for its third mining operation at Beebyn-W11, which will enhance production capacity to 4 million tonnes per annum by the end of 2025. Fenix's financial health is supported by more cash than debt and strong coverage of interest payments by EBIT. Despite recent negative earnings growth and lower profit margins compared to last year, the company's strategic infrastructure investments and exclusive mining rights position it for potential long-term operational gains amidst sector volatility.

ASX:FEX Financial Position Analysis as at May 2025

Macmahon Holdings (ASX:MAH)

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

Overview: Macmahon Holdings Limited, with a market cap of A$601.78 million, offers surface and underground mining services as well as civil infrastructure support to mining companies in Australia and Southeast Asia.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its surface and underground mining services and civil infrastructure support operations across Australia and Southeast Asia, amounting to A$2.24 billion.

Market Cap: A$601.78M

Macmahon Holdings, with a market cap of A$601.78 million, provides essential mining services across Australia and Southeast Asia. The company's financial position is stable, with operating cash flow effectively covering its debt and a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 14.9%. Despite a decline in earnings over the past year and lower profit margins compared to last year, Macmahon's order book is bolstered by a recent A$900 million contract extension at the Byerwen coal mine, requiring no additional capital expenditure. However, challenges persist as evidenced by its removal from the S&P/ASX Emerging Companies Index.

ASX:MAH Financial Position Analysis as at May 2025

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