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TSX Penny Stocks To Watch In February 2025
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
The Canadian market is currently navigating a complex landscape, with the Bank of Canada cutting rates amid tariff uncertainties and the U.S. economy showing solid growth. In such conditions, investors often seek opportunities in areas that may offer both value and potential upside. Penny stocks, though an older term, continue to represent smaller or less-established companies that can provide surprising value when backed by strong financials and growth prospects.
Top 10 Penny Stocks In Canada
Name | Share Price | Market Cap | Financial Health Rating |
Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM) | CA$4.55 | CA$989.91M | ★★★★★★ |
Mandalay Resources (TSX:MND) | CA$4.77 | CA$447.95M | ★★★★★★ |
Foraco International (TSX:FAR) | CA$2.34 | CA$230.34M | ★★★★★☆ |
Findev (TSXV:FDI) | CA$0.50 | CA$14.32M | ★★★★★★ |
Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD) | CA$2.49 | CA$126.59M | ★★★★★★ |
PetroTal (TSX:TAL) | CA$0.68 | CA$619.87M | ★★★★★★ |
NamSys (TSXV:CTZ) | CA$1.05 | CA$28.21M | ★★★★★★ |
East West Petroleum (TSXV:EW) | CA$0.04 | CA$3.62M | ★★★★★★ |
Tornado Infrastructure Equipment (TSXV:TGH) | CA$1.01 | CA$138.93M | ★★★★★☆ |
DIRTT Environmental Solutions (TSX:DRT) | CA$1.15 | CA$222.42M | ★★★★☆☆ |
Click here to see the full list of 928 stocks from our TSX Penny Stocks screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
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$213.67 million.
Operations: Erdene Resource Development Corporation currently does not report any revenue segments.
Market Cap: CA$213.67M
Erdene Resource Development Corporation, with a market cap of CA$213.67 million, is pre-revenue and engaged in exploration activities in Mongolia. The company remains debt-free and has not diluted shareholders significantly over the past year. Its seasoned board and management team bring extensive experience, averaging 8.7 and 14 years respectively. Despite being unprofitable, Erdene has reduced losses by 12.7% annually over five years but reported a net loss of CA$6.23 million for the nine months ending September 2024. Short-term assets cover liabilities; however, it faces less than a year of cash runway without additional funding or revenue generation improvements.
- Dive into the specifics of Erdene Resource Development here with our thorough balance sheet health report.
- Evaluate Erdene Resource Development's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.
Alpha Exploration (TSXV:ALEX)
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Alpha Exploration Ltd. focuses on acquiring, exploring, and developing mineral resource properties with a market cap of CA$62.56 million.
Operations: No revenue segments are reported for Alpha Exploration Ltd.
Market Cap: CA$62.56M
Alpha Exploration Ltd., with a market cap of CA$62.56 million, is pre-revenue and focused on mineral exploration in Eritrea. Recent drill results from the Kerkasha Project's Aburna prospect indicate promising gold mineralization, supporting their structural model. Despite being unprofitable, Alpha has managed to reduce losses over five years by 1.3% annually and maintains a debt-free status with short-term assets exceeding liabilities. However, the company faces less than a year of cash runway without additional funding or improved cash flow. Leadership changes include Tim Livesey as interim CEO following Michael Hopley's retirement, bringing extensive industry experience to steer future developments.
- Click here to discover the nuances of Alpha Exploration with our detailed analytical financial health report.
- Learn about Alpha Exploration's historical performance here.
Cornish Metals (TSXV:CUSN)
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Cornish Metals Inc. focuses on the acquisition, evaluation, exploration, and development of mineral properties in the United Kingdom with a market cap of CA$82.97 million.
Operations: Cornish Metals Inc. does not report any revenue segments as it is primarily engaged in the acquisition, evaluation, exploration, and development of mineral properties in the United Kingdom.
Market Cap: CA$82.97M
Cornish Metals Inc., with a market cap of CA$82.97 million, is pre-revenue and focused on mineral exploration in the UK. Recent equity offerings, including a follow-on offering of £56 million and a private placement up to CA$51.04 million, highlight efforts to bolster financial resources for its projects. The company is debt-free, with short-term assets significantly exceeding liabilities. Despite being unprofitable and not forecasted to achieve profitability soon, Cornish Metals benefits from an experienced management team averaging 6.6 years tenure and continues exploring further mineralization at its South Crofty project, enhancing potential future value creation.
- Click here and access our complete financial health analysis report to understand the dynamics of Cornish Metals.
- Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Cornish Metals' track record.
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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
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About TSXV:ALEX
Alpha Exploration
Engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral resource properties.
Adequate balance sheet slight.