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Kelso Technologies And 2 Other TSX Penny Stocks To Watch

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The Canadian market is navigating a complex landscape, with the Bank of Canada cutting rates amid tariff uncertainties and a recent contraction in GDP, while the U.S. economy continues to show resilience. In such times, investors often seek opportunities in areas that offer potential for growth at lower price points. Penny stocks, despite their outdated name, represent a unique investment opportunity by focusing on smaller or newer companies that may possess strong financial foundations and the potential for significant returns.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Canada

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
Alvopetro Energy (TSXV:ALV)CA$5.00CA$184.62M★★★★★★
Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM)CA$4.73CA$1.02B★★★★★★
Mandalay Resources (TSX:MND)CA$4.68CA$440.43M★★★★★★
Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD)CA$2.38CA$122.01M★★★★★★
Foraco International (TSX:FAR)CA$2.36CA$236.24M★★★★★☆
PetroTal (TSX:TAL)CA$0.70CA$619.87M★★★★★★
Findev (TSXV:FDI)CA$0.50CA$15.18M★★★★★★
NamSys (TSXV:CTZ)CA$1.00CA$26.86M★★★★★★
East West Petroleum (TSXV:EW)CA$0.04CA$3.62M★★★★★★
Tornado Infrastructure Equipment (TSXV:TGH)CA$1.01CA$140.31M★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 933 stocks from our TSX Penny Stocks screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Kelso Technologies (TSX:KLS)

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

Overview: Kelso Technologies Inc. is involved in the development, production, and distribution of proprietary transportation equipment in the United States and Canada, with a market cap of CA$9.38 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue of $11.14 million from the design, production, and distribution of various proprietary products for the rail sector.

Market Cap: CA$9.38M

Kelso Technologies Inc., with a market cap of CA$9.38 million, generates US$11.14 million in revenue from its proprietary rail sector products. Despite being debt-free and having short-term assets exceeding liabilities, the company faces challenges with less than a year of cash runway and high share price volatility. The management team is relatively new, averaging 0.6 years in tenure, contrasting with an experienced board averaging 8.6 years. Kelso's unprofitability and negative return on equity (-24.89%) highlight financial difficulties as earnings have declined by 39.4% annually over the past five years without meaningful shareholder dilution recently.

TSX:KLS Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Feb 2025
TSX:KLS Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Feb 2025

Grande Portage Resources (TSXV:GPG)

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

Overview: Grande Portage Resources Ltd. is an exploration stage company focused on exploring and developing natural resource properties in the United States, with a market capitalization of CA$25.21 million.

Operations: Grande Portage Resources Ltd. has not reported any revenue segments as it is currently in the exploration stage, focusing on developing natural resource properties in the United States.

Market Cap: CA$25.21M

Grande Portage Resources Ltd., with a market cap of CA$25.21 million, is pre-revenue and focused on mineral exploration in the U.S. The company's seasoned management and board contribute to its strategic direction, though it remains unprofitable with increasing losses over five years. GPG's recent private placement has bolstered its financial position despite high share price volatility and insufficient short-term asset coverage for liabilities. Its 2025 exploration plan at New Amalga Mine aims to expand mineral resources through extensive diamond drilling, pending regulatory approval, highlighting potential growth opportunities amidst financial challenges typical of penny stocks in the mining sector.

TSXV:GPG Financial Position Analysis as at Feb 2025
TSXV:GPG Financial Position Analysis as at Feb 2025

Mongolia Growth Group (TSXV:YAK)

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

Overview: Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. functions as a merchant bank with real estate investments in Mongolia and has a market cap of CA$33.76 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from Subscription Products, generating CA$2.72 million, with an additional CA$0.11 million from Corporate activities.

Market Cap: CA$33.76M

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd., with a market cap of CA$33.76 million, operates in real estate investments in Mongolia and is currently pre-revenue, generating CA$3 million primarily from Subscription Products. The company remains unprofitable but has reduced its losses over the past five years by 16.8% annually. Despite a net loss of CA$0.61 million for the nine months ending September 2024, it benefits from having no debt and strong asset coverage over liabilities, indicating financial stability amidst challenges typical of penny stocks. Its seasoned board adds strategic value while maintaining stable weekly volatility at 5%.

TSXV:YAK Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Feb 2025
TSXV:YAK Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Feb 2025

Key Takeaways

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About TSXV:GPG

Grande Portage Resources

An exploration stage company, explores for, and develops natural resource properties in the United States.

Excellent balance sheet slight.

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