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3 TSX Penny Stocks With Market Caps Over CA$20M To Watch

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As the Canadian market continues to show strong momentum heading into 2025, investors are keeping an eye on potential curveballs that could affect growth. In this context, penny stocks—though a somewhat outdated term—remain relevant as they often represent smaller or less-established companies with unique opportunities. By focusing on those with solid financial health and clear growth prospects, investors can uncover potential gems in the market.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Canada

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
Alvopetro Energy (TSXV:ALV)CA$4.24CA$160.38M★★★★★★
Amerigo Resources (TSX:ARG)CA$1.71CA$281.86M★★★★★☆
Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD)CA$2.36CA$120.59M★★★★★★
PetroTal (TSX:TAL)CA$0.63CA$565.76M★★★★★★
Mandalay Resources (TSX:MND)CA$3.45CA$335.5M★★★★★★
Vox Royalty (TSX:VOXR)CA$3.89CA$187.19M★★★★★★
Findev (TSXV:FDI)CA$0.455CA$13.03M★★★★★☆
Foraco International (TSX:FAR)CA$2.15CA$215.73M★★★★★☆
NamSys (TSXV:CTZ)CA$1.15CA$28.74M★★★★★★
East West Petroleum (TSXV:EW)CA$0.04CA$3.62M★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 962 stocks from our TSX Penny Stocks screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

NEXE Innovations (TSXV:NEXE)

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

Overview: NEXE Innovations Inc. is a Canadian company that produces and markets plant-based single-serve coffee pods for use in single-serve coffee machines, with a market cap of CA$40.86 million.

Operations: NEXE Innovations generates revenue from its Industrial Automation & Controls segment, amounting to CA$0.06 million.

Market Cap: CA$40.86M

NEXE Innovations, with a market cap of CA$40.86 million, is pre-revenue, generating only CA$0.06 million from its industrial segment. Despite being unprofitable, NEXE has reduced its debt-to-equity ratio significantly over five years and maintains a strong cash runway exceeding three years. Recent developments include a partnership with ecoBeans Coffee Inc., expanding into retail and office coffee services markets in Canada, potentially opening new revenue streams. However, the company remains highly volatile compared to most Canadian stocks and reported minimal sales growth alongside ongoing net losses for the past fiscal year.

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

Star Royalties (TSXV:STRR)

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

Overview: Star Royalties Ltd. is a company that focuses on precious metals and carbon credits royalty and streaming, with a market cap of CA$23.22 million.

Operations: Star Royalties Ltd. has not reported any specific revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$23.22M

Star Royalties Ltd., with a market cap of CA$23.22 million, is pre-revenue, reporting less than US$1 million in revenue. The company has no debt and its short-term assets of $3.6 million exceed liabilities of $822.2K, indicating solid liquidity management. Despite shareholder dilution over the past year, Star Royalties became profitable this year and reported high-quality earnings. However, it posted a net loss of US$1.33 million for Q3 2024 compared to the previous year's smaller loss, reflecting ongoing financial challenges despite recent profitability improvements and stable weekly volatility at 7%.

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

Northern Superior Resources (TSXV:SUP)

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

Overview: Northern Superior Resources Inc. is a junior mining company focused on exploring and developing gold properties in Ontario and Québec, Canada, with a market cap of CA$81.75 million.

Operations: Northern Superior Resources Inc. does not report any revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$81.75M

Northern Superior Resources Inc., with a market cap of CA$81.75 million, is pre-revenue and has experienced shareholder dilution over the past year. Despite being unprofitable, the company remains debt-free and boasts strong short-term liquidity, with assets of CA$13.4 million surpassing liabilities significantly. Recent drilling results at its Philibert gold property indicate promising mineralization potential, suggesting possible resource expansion in the Chibougamau Gold District. The company's ongoing 20,000-metre drilling campaign aims to further define these resources. However, it was recently dropped from the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index, reflecting some challenges in market perception or performance.

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

Summing It All Up

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