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TSX Penny Stocks To Watch In January 2025

As 2025 begins, investors are reflecting on a remarkable 2024, where the TSX gained 18% amid strong economic growth and rising corporate profits. In this landscape of mixed headwinds and tailwinds, penny stocks remain an intriguing area for those seeking value in smaller or newer companies. Despite their vintage moniker, these stocks can offer significant opportunities when backed by solid financial foundations.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Canada

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
Mandalay Resources (TSX:MND)CA$3.95CA$375.64M★★★★★★
Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD)CA$2.46CA$119.47M★★★★★★
Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM)CA$4.46CA$948.57M★★★★★★
PetroTal (TSX:TAL)CA$0.64CA$574.58M★★★★★★
Findev (TSXV:FDI)CA$0.50CA$14.32M★★★★★★
Foraco International (TSX:FAR)CA$2.40CA$241.16M★★★★★☆
NamSys (TSXV:CTZ)CA$1.18CA$32.24M★★★★★★
East West Petroleum (TSXV:EW)CA$0.045CA$3.17M★★★★★★
Orezone Gold (TSX:ORE)CA$0.63CA$302.67M★★★★★☆
Hemisphere Energy (TSXV:HME)CA$1.84CA$182.38M★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 943 stocks from our TSX Penny Stocks screener.

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

Appia Rare Earths & Uranium (CNSX:API)

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

Overview: Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. focuses on acquiring, exploring, and developing mineral properties in Canada and Brazil with a market cap of CA$12.70 million.

Operations: Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. does not report any revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$12.7M

Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp., with a market cap of CA$12.70 million, remains a pre-revenue entity focused on mineral exploration in Canada and Brazil. Despite being debt-free, the company faces financial challenges with short-term assets of CA$1.1 million insufficient to cover long-term liabilities of CA$2.9 million, though it recently raised capital through private placements totaling over CAD 1 million to extend its cash runway. Recent developments include promising survey results at Alces Lake and participation in Brazil's MAGBRAS initiative for rare earth magnet production, highlighting potential growth areas despite current volatility and shareholder dilution concerns.

CNSX:API Financial Position Analysis as at Jan 2025
CNSX:API Financial Position Analysis as at Jan 2025

Irving Resources (CNSX:IRV)

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

Overview: Irving Resources Inc. is a junior exploration stage company focused on acquiring and exploring mineral properties in Canada and Japan, with a market cap of CA$19.56 million.

Operations: Irving Resources Inc. does not report any revenue segments as it is currently focused on the exploration stage of its mineral properties in Canada and Japan.

Market Cap: CA$19.56M

Irving Resources Inc., with a market cap of CA$19.56 million, is a pre-revenue company focused on mineral exploration in Canada and Japan. The firm has no debt but faces financial constraints with less than a year of cash runway. Recent strategic alliances have been formed through a joint venture with Newmont Overseas Exploration Limited and Sumitomo Corporation over the Yamagano and Noto properties, where Irving holds a 27.5% interest. Despite shareholder dilution and high volatility, Irving's experienced management team may leverage these partnerships to navigate its current challenges while reducing losses over the past five years by 18% annually.

CNSX:IRV Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jan 2025
CNSX:IRV Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jan 2025

Mongolia Growth Group (TSXV:YAK)

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

Overview: Mongolia Growth Group Ltd. operates as a merchant bank with real estate investments in Mongolia and has a market cap of CA$33.50 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its Subscription Products segment, which accounts for CA$2.72 million, and its Corporate segment, contributing CA$0.11 million.

Market Cap: CA$33.5M

Mongolia Growth Group Ltd., with a market cap of CA$33.50 million, operates without debt and maintains stable weekly volatility at 6%. Despite being unprofitable, the company has reduced losses by 16.8% annually over five years. Recent earnings show a net loss of CA$0.76 million for Q3 2024, with revenue declining to CA$0.66 million from the previous year’s CA$0.75 million. The firm’s short-term assets of CA$4.2 million comfortably cover both short-term and long-term liabilities, while its seasoned board boasts an average tenure of over ten years, providing experienced oversight amid financial challenges.

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

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