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Discover 3 Canadian Penny Stocks On TSX With Market Caps Under CA$300M

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As the Canadian market enters 2025, investors are reflecting on a stellar 2024, where the TSX gained 18% and broader indices saw significant growth. For those looking beyond the traditional large-cap stocks, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing area of exploration. Despite being an older term, penny stocks continue to attract interest for their potential value and growth opportunities when backed by strong financial health.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Canada

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
Mandalay Resources (TSX:MND)CA$4.14CA$384.09M★★★★★★
Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD)CA$2.40CA$123.03M★★★★★★
Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM)CA$4.46CA$957.27M★★★★★★
Findev (TSXV:FDI)CA$0.485CA$14.32M★★★★★★
PetroTal (TSX:TAL)CA$0.68CA$601.94M★★★★★★
Foraco International (TSX:FAR)CA$2.37CA$236.24M★★★★★☆
NamSys (TSXV:CTZ)CA$1.13CA$30.62M★★★★★★
East West Petroleum (TSXV:EW)CA$0.05CA$4.07M★★★★★★
Hemisphere Energy (TSXV:HME)CA$1.84CA$178.48M★★★★★☆
Tornado Infrastructure Equipment (TSXV:TGH)CA$0.95CA$133.43M★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 945 stocks from our TSX Penny Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Aclara Resources (TSX:ARA)

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

Overview: Aclara Resources Inc. is a mining company focused on the exploration and development of rare-earth mineral resources in Chile, with a market cap of CA$88.20 million.

Operations: No revenue segments have been reported.

Market Cap: CA$88.2M

Aclara Resources Inc., with a market cap of CA$88.20 million, is pre-revenue and focused on rare-earth mineral development in Chile. Despite being debt-free and having sufficient short-term assets to cover liabilities, the company remains unprofitable with increasing losses over the past five years. Recent strategic moves include a non-brokered private placement raising CA$35.91 million, aimed at bolstering its financial position. Aclara's collaboration with SelectUSA for a U.S.-based separation facility highlights its expansion efforts, while engineering studies emphasize environmentally sustainable practices in rare earths extraction and processing, potentially positioning it as an independent supply chain player outside Asia.

TSX:ARA Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jan 2025

DIRTT Environmental Solutions (TSX:DRT)

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

Overview: DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. is an interior construction company based in Canada with a market cap of CA$226.29 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue of $176.36 million from its Building Products segment.

Market Cap: CA$226.29M

DIRTT Environmental Solutions, with a market cap of CA$226.29 million, has shown signs of financial improvement by becoming profitable recently, reporting a net income of US$7.09 million for Q3 2024. The company has initiated a share repurchase program to buy back up to 3.89% of its shares, potentially enhancing shareholder value. Despite high return on equity at 29.2%, challenges remain as interest payments are not well covered by EBIT and the board lacks experience with an average tenure under three years. DIRTT's short-term assets exceed liabilities, providing some financial stability amidst these dynamics.

TSX:DRT Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jan 2025

Majestic Gold (TSXV:MJS)

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

Overview: Majestic Gold Corp. is a mining company engaged in the exploration, development, and operation of mining properties across China, Australia, and Canada with a market cap of CA$83.41 million.

Operations: The company generates $66.19 million from its activities in the exploration, development, and operation of mining properties.

Market Cap: CA$83.41M

Majestic Gold Corp., with a market cap of CA$83.41 million, has demonstrated financial stability and growth potential. The company reported significant earnings growth over the past year, with net income rising to US$3.05 million for Q3 2024, up from US$2.02 million the previous year, and sales reaching US$18.35 million compared to US$12.24 million a year ago. Majestic's short-term assets of $108.7M comfortably cover its liabilities, and it maintains a debt-free status which enhances its financial flexibility. Despite stable weekly volatility at 10%, Return on Equity remains low at 11.4%.

TSXV:MJS Financial Position Analysis as at Jan 2025

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