TSX Highlights: Foraco International And 2 Promising Penny Stocks

As the Canadian market continues its upward trajectory, with the TSX showing robust gains, investors are keeping an eye on central bank meetings and economic indicators that could influence future performance. In such a climate, identifying stocks with strong fundamentals becomes crucial for those looking to enhance their portfolios. While 'penny stocks' might seem like a term from yesteryear, they still hold potential for growth; companies with solid financials can offer significant opportunities at lower price points.

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Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Foraco International (TSX:FAR)

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

Overview: Foraco International SA, with a market cap of CA$246.31 million, offers drilling services across North America, South America, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Water segment, which brought in $43.65 million, and its Mining segment, which accounted for $212.27 million.

Market Cap: CA$246.31M

Foraco International SA, with a market cap of CA$246.31 million, has secured significant long-term contracts in the U.S., Canada, and Chile valued at over US$210 million, enhancing its revenue base from mining services. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 64.1%, the company benefits from stable short-term asset coverage over liabilities and well-covered interest payments by EBIT (4.4x). However, recent earnings have declined compared to last year with negative growth (-37.7%), impacting profit margins and return on equity (14.2%). The stock trades at a favorable P/E ratio of 10.6x against the Canadian market average of 15.9x.

• Jump into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Foraco International.
• Review our growth performance report to gain insights into Foraco International's future.

Metavista3D (TSXV:DDD)

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

Overview: Metavista3D Inc. focuses on the research and development of pseudo-holographic display technologies, with a market cap of CA$120.64 million.

Operations: Metavista3D Inc. has not reported any revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$120.64M

Metavista3D Inc., with a market cap of CA$120.64 million, is pre-revenue and focuses on developing pseudo-holographic display technologies. The company recently showcased its AI-driven 3D E-Mirror technology at industry events, highlighting advancements in real-time visualization for automotive applications. Despite lacking significant revenue streams, Metavista3D has secured a loan agreement for up to CAD 12.5 million to support its R&D efforts, ensuring sufficient cash runway for over a year without long-term liabilities. However, the stock remains highly volatile compared to most Canadian stocks and has not experienced shareholder dilution recently.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Metavista3D's performance by reading our balance sheet health report here.
• Understand Metavista3D's track record by examining our performance history report.

Namibia Critical Metals (TSXV:NMI)

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

Overview: Namibia Critical Metals Inc. focuses on acquiring, exploring, developing, and evaluating a diversified portfolio of critical metals properties in Namibia with a market cap of CA$57.82 million.

Operations: Namibia Critical Metals Inc. has not reported any revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$57.82M

Namibia Critical Metals Inc., with a market cap of CA$57.82 million, is pre-revenue and focuses on critical metals exploration in Namibia. The company reported increased net losses for the third quarter and nine months ending August 31, 2025, compared to the previous year. Despite this, it remains debt-free with short-term assets exceeding liabilities and no long-term liabilities. The management team has an average tenure of 4.8 years, indicating experience. Although unprofitable, it has reduced losses over five years by 16.7% annually and maintains a cash runway exceeding one year based on current free cash flow trends.

• Click here and access our complete financial health analysis report to understand the dynamics of Namibia Critical Metals.
• Examine Namibia Critical Metals' past performance report to understand how it has performed in prior years.

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