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TSX Penny Stock Picks: Automotive Finco And 2 Other Promising Investments

TSXV:CTG
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The Canadian market, like its U.S. counterpart, has been experiencing a period of growth and stability following the decisive outcome of the recent U.S. election, which removed significant uncertainty from investors' minds. As investors navigate this evolving landscape, they often seek out stocks that offer potential for growth while maintaining a strong financial foundation. Penny stocks, despite their somewhat outdated name, continue to present intriguing opportunities for those interested in smaller or newer companies with solid fundamentals and resilience.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Canada

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
PetroTal (TSX:TAL)CA$0.63CA$593.2M★★★★★★
Amerigo Resources (TSX:ARG)CA$1.69CA$273.57M★★★★★☆
Alvopetro Energy (TSXV:ALV)CA$4.825CA$176.46M★★★★★★
Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD)CA$2.26CA$116.54M★★★★★★
Findev (TSXV:FDI)CA$0.44CA$12.46M★★★★★☆
Mandalay Resources (TSX:MND)CA$3.30CA$308.29M★★★★★★
Winshear Gold (TSXV:WINS)CA$0.20CA$5.34M★★★★★★
Foraco International (TSX:FAR)CA$2.21CA$219.69M★★★★★☆
NamSys (TSXV:CTZ)CA$1.11CA$30.36M★★★★★★
East West Petroleum (TSXV:EW)CA$0.035CA$3.17M★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 964 stocks from our TSX Penny Stocks screener.

Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

Automotive Finco (TSXV:AFCC.H)

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

Overview: Automotive Finco Corp. is a specialty finance company that focuses on the auto retail sector in Canada and internationally, with a market cap of CA$15.06 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue of CA$2.85 million from debt financing and making other investments in the auto retail sector.

Market Cap: CA$15.06M

Automotive Finco Corp., with a market cap of CA$15.06 million, operates without debt and showcases a robust net profit margin of 71.3%, up from 43.7% last year. The company has experienced significant earnings growth, increasing by 191.4% over the past year, outpacing the industry average significantly. Despite its low Return on Equity at 8%, it remains undervalued with a Price-To-Earnings ratio of 7.6x compared to the broader Canadian market's 14.6x. Recent earnings reports indicate steady growth in net income and earnings per share from continuing operations over both quarterly and semi-annual periods.

TSXV:AFCC.H Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Nov 2024
TSXV:AFCC.H Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Nov 2024

Centenario Gold (TSXV:CTG)

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

Overview: Centenario Gold Corp. focuses on acquiring, exploring, and developing mineral resource projects in Mexico with a market cap of CA$0.84 million.

Operations: Centenario Gold Corp. has not reported any revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$836.65k

Centenario Gold Corp., with a market cap of CA$0.84 million, is pre-revenue and unprofitable, facing increasing losses over the past five years. Despite having no debt and covering its short-term liabilities with assets of CA$184.4K, it has less than a year of cash runway if current cash flow trends persist. Recent developments include plans to begin a second phase drill program in early 2025 on its Eden property in Mexico, following improved geological insights from earlier drilling phases that identified new targets across the property for further exploration.

TSXV:CTG Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Nov 2024
TSXV:CTG Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Nov 2024

Nubian Resources (TSXV:NBR)

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

Overview: Nubian Resources Ltd. is involved in the exploration and evaluation of mineral properties across Australia, Peru, and the United States, with a market cap of CA$4.06 million.

Operations: Nubian Resources Ltd. does not report any revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$4.06M

Nubian Resources Ltd., with a market cap of CA$4.06 million, is pre-revenue and unprofitable, but it has no debt and sufficient cash runway for over three years. The company's short-term assets of CA$2.9 million comfortably cover its short-term liabilities of CA$224.6K, indicating solid liquidity in the near term. Despite shareholder dilution by 7% over the past year and high volatility in its share price, Nubian has managed to reduce losses at a rate of 21% annually over five years. Both its board and management team are experienced, which may support strategic decision-making moving forward.

TSXV:NBR Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024
TSXV:NBR Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024

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About TSXV:CTG

Centenario Gold

Engages in the acquisition and exploration of mineral resources in Mexico.

Moderate with mediocre balance sheet.

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