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3 Promising TSX Penny Stocks With Market Caps Under CA$200M

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As we step into 2025, the Canadian market continues to navigate a landscape of mixed economic signals and policy uncertainties, following a year of robust growth across various sectors. For investors seeking opportunities beyond the well-trodden paths of large-cap stocks, penny stocks—often representing smaller or emerging companies—remain an intriguing area for exploration. Despite their somewhat outdated moniker, these stocks can offer substantial growth potential at lower price points when backed by strong financial fundamentals.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Canada

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD)CA$2.40CA$121.5M★★★★★★
Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM)CA$4.42CA$939.87M★★★★★★
Mandalay Resources (TSX:MND)CA$4.04CA$370M★★★★★★
Findev (TSXV:FDI)CA$0.54CA$15.18M★★★★★★
PetroTal (TSX:TAL)CA$0.64CA$492.49M★★★★★★
Foraco International (TSX:FAR)CA$2.45CA$237.23M★★★★★☆
East West Petroleum (TSXV:EW)CA$0.04CA$3.62M★★★★★★
NamSys (TSXV:CTZ)CA$1.15CA$30.89M★★★★★★
Hemisphere Energy (TSXV:HME)CA$1.83CA$178.48M★★★★★☆
Enterprise Group (TSX:E)CA$2.075CA$116.34M★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 947 stocks from our TSX Penny Stocks screener.

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

GR Silver Mining (TSXV:GRSL)

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

Overview: GR Silver Mining Ltd. is involved in the acquisition and exploration of mineral resource properties, with a market cap of CA$54.83 million.

Operations: The company has not reported any revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$54.83M

GR Silver Mining Ltd., with a market cap of CA$54.83 million, is pre-revenue and has recently turned profitable, reporting net income of CA$25.74 million for Q3 2024 due to a significant one-off gain. The company remains debt-free, with short-term assets exceeding both short-term and long-term liabilities, indicating solid financial footing despite shareholder dilution over the past year. The board's inexperience contrasts with an experienced management team, now led by new CFO Robert Payment following recent executive changes. Share price volatility remains high compared to other Canadian stocks, presenting both risk and potential opportunity for investors interested in penny stocks.

TSXV:GRSL Financial Position Analysis as at Jan 2025
TSXV:GRSL Financial Position Analysis as at Jan 2025

Minera Alamos (TSXV:MAI)

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

Overview: Minera Alamos Inc. is involved in the acquisition, exploration, development, and operation of mineral properties in Mexico with a market cap of CA$124.75 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Metals & Mining - Miscellaneous segment, which amounts to CA$5.73 million.

Market Cap: CA$124.75M

Minera Alamos Inc. has a market cap of CA$124.75 million and operates in the metals and mining sector in Mexico, yet it remains pre-revenue with limited sales of CA$5.73 million. The company's recent acquisition plans for Sabre Gold Mines Corp., valued at CA$22 million, reflect strategic growth ambitions despite current unprofitability and increasing losses over the past five years. While Minera Alamos has raised capital through private placements, shareholder dilution has occurred, impacting equity value. However, it maintains a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 1.9% and adequate short-term asset coverage over liabilities, suggesting some financial stability amidst volatility.

TSXV:MAI Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jan 2025
TSXV:MAI Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jan 2025

Metallic Minerals (TSXV:MMG)

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

Overview: Metallic Minerals Corp. focuses on acquiring, exploring, and developing mineral properties in Canada and the United States, with a market cap of CA$24.70 million.

Operations: Currently, there are no reported revenue segments for Metallic Minerals Corp.

Market Cap: CA$24.7M

Metallic Minerals Corp., with a market cap of CA$24.70 million, is pre-revenue and operates in the mining sector. Recent financials show a net loss of CA$1.5 million for Q1 2024, an improvement from the previous year's loss of CA$2.96 million, yet auditors express going concern doubts due to its limited cash runway under one year and historical cash flow reductions. Despite being debt-free and having experienced management and board members, shareholder dilution has occurred recently, affecting equity value. Short-term assets cover liabilities adequately, but high share price volatility persists amidst financial challenges.

TSXV:MMG Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jan 2025
TSXV:MMG Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jan 2025

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