3 ASX Penny Stocks With Market Caps Larger Than A$60M

As the ASX 200 faces a modest decline, contrasting with Wall Street's buoyant tech-driven performance, Australian investors are navigating a complex landscape. Amidst this backdrop, penny stocks—though an outdated term—remain relevant for those seeking opportunities in smaller or newer companies. These stocks can offer affordability and growth potential when supported by strong financials, and we'll explore several that stand out for their resilience and promise.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Australia

Name	Share Price	Market Cap	Financial Health Rating
Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO)	A$0.77	A$141.28M	★★★★☆☆
LaserBond (ASX:LBL)	A$0.585	A$68.57M	★★★★★★
SHAPE Australia (ASX:SHA)	A$2.94	A$243.76M	★★★★★★
Austin Engineering (ASX:ANG)	A$0.525	A$325.58M	★★★★★☆
Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO)	A$1.98	A$322.38M	★★★★★★
MaxiPARTS (ASX:MXI)	A$1.94	A$107.31M	★★★★★★
GTN (ASX:GTN)	A$0.555	A$108.99M	★★★★★★
IVE Group (ASX:IGL)	A$2.15	A$333.01M	★★★★☆☆
Servcorp (ASX:SRV)	A$4.95	A$488.43M	★★★★☆☆
SKS Technologies Group (ASX:SKS)	A$1.59	A$247.67M	★★★★★★

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

Jade Gas Holdings (ASX:JGH)

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

Overview: Jade Gas Holdings Limited focuses on the exploration and appraisal of coal bed methane projects in Mongolia, with a market capitalization of A$62.41 million.

Operations: Jade Gas Holdings Limited does not currently report any revenue segments.

Market Cap: A$62.41M

Jade Gas Holdings Limited, with a market capitalization of A$62.41 million, is pre-revenue and currently unprofitable. The company recently completed a follow-on equity offering, raising A$3.63 million to bolster its financial position. Despite having sufficient cash runway for only one month based on previous free cash flow reports, this capital raise may provide some short-term relief. However, the management team is relatively inexperienced with an average tenure of 1.6 years, and short-term liabilities outweigh short-term assets by A$3.4 million. The board's experience averages 3.1 years, potentially offering stability amidst volatility concerns.

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

Lindsay Australia (ASX:LAU)

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

Overview: Lindsay Australia Limited operates in the transport, logistics, and rural supply sectors serving food processing, food services, fresh produce, and horticulture industries in Australia with a market cap of A$280.21 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from several segments, including Transport (A$577.36 million), Rural (A$155.44 million), and Hunters (A$87.44 million), with additional contributions from Corporate activities (A$5.00 million).

Market Cap: A$280.21M

Lindsay Australia Limited, with a market cap of A$280.21 million, operates in the transport and logistics sectors and is trading below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside. Despite a recent decline in earnings growth by 21%, the company has shown strong profit growth over five years at 40.4% annually. Its seasoned management team averages seven years of tenure, contributing to stability. The company's debt is well covered by operating cash flow, and it holds more cash than total debt. However, profit margins have decreased from 5.1% to 3.4%, indicating some profitability challenges ahead.

• Jump into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Lindsay Australia.
• Review our growth performance report to gain insights into Lindsay Australia's future.

Service Stream (ASX:SSM)

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

Overview: Service Stream Limited is an Australian company involved in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure networks for the telecommunications, utilities, and transport sectors with a market cap of A$937.62 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from three segments: Telecommunications (A$1.20 billion), Utilities (A$969.59 million), and Transport (A$119.16 million).

Market Cap: A$937.62M

Service Stream Limited, with a market cap of A$937.62 million, shows promising financial health despite its challenges. The company has achieved significant earnings growth of 623.8% over the past year, surpassing industry benchmarks, although this contrasts with a five-year average decline of 34.5%. Its debt management is robust, with cash exceeding total debt and strong interest coverage by EBIT at 4.8 times. While trading below estimated fair value suggests potential upside, the company's return on equity remains low at 6.7%, and its dividend history is unstable. Management's experience averages nearly six years; however, the board lacks tenure stability.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Service Stream's performance by reading our balance sheet health report here.
• Learn about Service Stream's future growth trajectory here.

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