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TSX Penny Stocks To Watch In October 2024

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Over the last 7 days, the Canadian market has remained flat, but it is up 27% over the past year with earnings expected to grow by 16% annually in the coming years. For those interested in smaller or newer companies, penny stocks—despite their somewhat outdated name—can still offer surprising value when backed by strong financials. In this article, we explore three penny stocks that demonstrate financial strength and potential for long-term growth.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Canada

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
PetroTal (TSX:TAL)CA$0.65CA$593.37M★★★★★★
Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD)CA$2.31CA$117.59M★★★★★★
Findev (TSXV:FDI)CA$0.42CA$12.03M★★★★★☆
Winshear Gold (TSXV:WINS)CA$0.145CA$4.56M★★★★★★
Mandalay Resources (TSX:MND)CA$3.33CA$313.02M★★★★★★
Foraco International (TSX:FAR)CA$2.31CA$227.75M★★★★★☆
Amerigo Resources (TSX:ARG)CA$1.76CA$291.81M★★★★★☆
NamSys (TSXV:CTZ)CA$1.14CA$30.62M★★★★★★
East West Petroleum (TSXV:EW)CA$0.045CA$4.07M★★★★★★
Enterprise Group (TSX:E)CA$2.24CA$137.16M★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 952 stocks from our TSX Penny Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Aurora Spine (TSXV:ASG)

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

Overview: Aurora Spine Corporation, operating through its subsidiary Aurora Spine, Inc., focuses on developing and distributing minimally invasive interspinous fusion systems and devices in Canada, with a market cap of CA$36.00 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Medical Products segment, totaling $16.90 million.

Market Cap: CA$36M

Aurora Spine Corporation, with a market cap of CA$36 million, has shown revenue growth, reporting US$4.77 million in Q3 2024 compared to US$3.95 million the previous year. Despite this, the company remains unprofitable with a negative return on equity and increasing losses over five years at an 8% annual rate. The seasoned management team and board bring stability; however, Aurora faces financial challenges with less than a year of cash runway if free cash flow trends continue. Its recent product launch could enhance its market position but does not immediately resolve profitability concerns.

TSXV:ASG Financial Position Analysis as at Oct 2024
TSXV:ASG Financial Position Analysis as at Oct 2024

Nicola Mining (TSXV:NIM)

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

Overview: Nicola Mining Inc. is a junior exploration and custom milling company focused on identifying, acquiring, and exploring mineral property interests in Canada, with a market cap of CA$52.55 million.

Operations: There are no specific revenue segments reported for the company.

Market Cap: CA$52.55M

Nicola Mining Inc., with a market cap of CA$52.55 million, remains pre-revenue despite exploration progress at its New Craigmont Copper Project and Treasure Mountain Mine. The company recently reported a net loss of CA$2.52 million for Q2 2024, reflecting ongoing challenges in achieving profitability. However, Nicola's sufficient cash runway for over three years and positive free cash flow provide financial stability amidst its unprofitability. The management team is relatively new with an average tenure of 0.7 years, while the board has more experience at 8.4 years on average. Shareholders faced dilution with outstanding shares increasing by 4.1%.

TSXV:NIM Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Oct 2024
TSXV:NIM Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Oct 2024

Radisson Mining Resources (TSXV:RDS)

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

Overview: Radisson Mining Resources Inc. is a gold exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing mining properties in Canada, with a market cap of CA$89.94 million.

Operations: Radisson Mining Resources Inc. does not report any revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$89.94M

Radisson Mining Resources Inc., with a market cap of CA$89.94 million, is pre-revenue and focused on its O'Brien Gold Project in Québec. Recent drilling results show high-grade mineralization, enhancing the project's potential but not yet translating into revenue. The company's addition to the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index highlights its growing visibility among investors. Despite a volatile share price and recent shareholder dilution, Radisson remains debt-free with sufficient cash runway for over a year. A memorandum with IAMGOLD Corporation could potentially advance project development if processing collaboration proves viable, though no guarantees exist at this stage.

TSXV:RDS Financial Position Analysis as at Oct 2024
TSXV:RDS Financial Position Analysis as at Oct 2024

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