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TSX Spotlight: 3 Penny Stocks With Market Caps Under CA$400M

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As the Canadian market navigates a landscape of policy shifts and economic resilience, the TSX has reached new heights despite earlier volatility. Amid these conditions, penny stocks continue to capture investor interest, offering unique opportunities for growth beyond traditional large-cap investments. While often associated with smaller or newer companies, penny stocks can still provide significant potential when backed by strong financials and sound fundamentals.

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Top 10 Penny Stocks In Canada

NameShare PriceMarket CapRewards & Risks
Westbridge Renewable Energy (TSXV:WEB)CA$0.62CA$62.71M✅ 3 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis >
Tornado Infrastructure Equipment (TSXV:TGH)CA$1.91CA$263.71M✅ 4 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
illumin Holdings (TSX:ILLM)CA$2.04CA$105.29M✅ 4 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
Fintech Select (TSXV:FTEC)CA$0.035CA$2.8M✅ 2 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis >
Findev (TSXV:FDI)CA$0.425CA$12.18M✅ 2 ⚠️ 4 View Analysis >
Thor Explorations (TSXV:THX)CA$0.77CA$512.28M✅ 3 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Automotive Finco (TSXV:AFCC.H)CA$0.96CA$19.03M✅ 2 ⚠️ 4 View Analysis >
Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD)CA$3.57CA$181.2M✅ 1 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
Hemisphere Energy (TSXV:HME)CA$1.84CA$176.45M✅ 3 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
McChip Resources (TSXV:MCS)CA$1.15CA$6.57M✅ 2 ⚠️ 4 View Analysis >

Click here to see the full list of 445 stocks from our TSX Penny Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Erdene Resource Development (TSX:ERD)

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

Overview: Erdene Resource Development Corporation is engaged in the exploration and development of precious and base metal deposits in Mongolia, with a market cap of CA$354.78 million.

Operations: Currently, Erdene Resource Development Corporation does not report any revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$354.78M

Erdene Resource Development Corporation is a pre-revenue company focused on mineral exploration in Mongolia, with a market cap of CA$354.78 million. The company has no long-term liabilities and maintains a sufficient cash runway for over a year based on its current free cash flow. Erdene recently executed an option agreement to potentially acquire up to 80% ownership in the Tereg Uul copper-gold prospect, which could enhance its asset base significantly if exploration milestones are met. Despite being unprofitable, Erdene has reduced losses annually by 11.7% over the past five years and remains debt-free with stable shareholder dilution levels.

TSX:ERD Financial Position Analysis as at Jul 2025
TSX:ERD Financial Position Analysis as at Jul 2025

Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD)

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

Overview: Pulse Seismic Inc. acquires, markets, and licenses 2D and 3D seismic data for the energy sector in Canada, with a market cap of CA$181.20 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Oil Well Equipment & Services segment, amounting to CA$37.36 million.

Market Cap: CA$181.2M

Pulse Seismic Inc., with a market cap of CA$181.20 million, has shown financial resilience by achieving profitability over the past five years and maintaining a debt-free status. The company's recent earnings report indicated significant growth, with net income rising to CA$13.38 million from CA$2.68 million year-over-year, reflecting high-quality earnings and an outstanding return on equity of 68.6%. Additionally, Pulse's board approved a 17% dividend increase and executed a modest share buyback program, demonstrating shareholder-friendly practices while its seasoned management team continues to navigate the energy sector adeptly despite recent negative earnings growth challenges.

TSX:PSD Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jul 2025
TSX:PSD Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jul 2025

NorthIsle Copper and Gold (TSXV:NCX)

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

Overview: NorthIsle Copper and Gold Inc. is a junior resources company focused on the exploration, development, and acquisition of mineral properties in Canada, with a market cap of CA$305.84 million.

Operations: NorthIsle Copper and Gold Inc. does not report any revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$305.84M

NorthIsle Copper and Gold Inc., with a market cap of CA$305.84 million, is a pre-revenue junior resources company focused on its North Island Project. The company recently announced initial results from its 2025 exploration campaign, including successful mobilization of advanced scanning technology to enhance resource identification and target generation across its 35-kilometre porphyry belt. Despite being unprofitable and facing increasing losses over the past five years, NorthIsle remains debt-free and has sufficient cash runway for nine months following recent capital raising efforts. The board's experience averages 4.7 years, contributing to strategic exploration initiatives aimed at enhancing project value.

TSXV:NCX Financial Position Analysis as at Jul 2025
TSXV:NCX Financial Position Analysis as at Jul 2025

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