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

Summer temperatures are heating up, and so is the stock market. Investors have little to complain about so far this season, with the TSX climbing steadily and not registering a single move greater than 1% in either direction for three months. This stretch of low volatility and consistent gains has been supported by a backdrop of easing uncertainty and growing clarity across key policy fronts. Penny stocks, often smaller or newer companies, can offer intriguing opportunities when backed by solid financials. While the term might evoke earlier market trends, these stocks remain relevant as they provide potential value and growth that larger firms sometimes miss.

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Top 10 Penny Stocks In Canada

NameShare PriceMarket CapRewards & Risks
Fintech Select (TSXV:FTEC)CA$0.035CA$2.4M✅ 2 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis >
Foraco International (TSX:FAR)CA$1.60CA$160.77M✅ 4 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
Findev (TSXV:FDI)CA$0.42CA$12.18M✅ 2 ⚠️ 4 View Analysis >
Thor Explorations (TSXV:THX)CA$0.73CA$492.32M✅ 3 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
McCoy Global (TSX:MCB)CA$3.58CA$99M✅ 3 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD)CA$3.91CA$194.9M✅ 2 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
Avino Silver & Gold Mines (TSX:ASM)CA$4.44CA$638.9M✅ 3 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
ACT Energy Technologies (TSX:ACX)CA$4.91CA$168.32M✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Hemisphere Energy (TSXV:HME)CA$1.89CA$186.17M✅ 3 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
McChip Resources (TSXV:MCS)CA$1.40CA$7.19M✅ 2 ⚠️ 4 View Analysis >

Click here to see the full list of 451 stocks from our TSX Penny Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Nickel 28 Capital (TSXV:NKL)

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

Overview: Nickel 28 Capital Corp. is a base metals company with operations in Papua New Guinea, Quebec, British Columbia, Australia, and Yukon, and has a market cap of CA$67.75 million.

Operations: The company has not reported any specific revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$67.75M

Nickel 28 Capital Corp., with a market cap of CA$67.75 million, is pre-revenue and unprofitable, with losses increasing at 27.3% annually over the past five years. Despite this, its debt-to-equity ratio has improved significantly from 170.9% to 45.7%, and its net debt to equity ratio is satisfactory at 35.1%. The company has adequate short-term assets to cover liabilities but faces challenges with long-term liabilities totaling $40.7 million against $8.8 million in short-term assets. Recent board changes and ongoing legal issues may impact investor confidence, while buybacks indicate management's belief in undervaluation potential.

TSXV:NKL Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Aug 2025
TSXV:NKL Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Aug 2025

Stampede Drilling (TSXV:SDI)

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

Overview: Stampede Drilling Inc. offers oilfield services to the oil and natural gas industry in North America, with a market cap of CA$29.99 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its contract drilling segment, which accounted for CA$77.98 million.

Market Cap: CA$29.99M

Stampede Drilling Inc., with a market cap of CA$29.99 million, has faced challenges with declining revenues, reporting CA$6.01 million in Q2 2025 compared to CA$9.92 million the previous year, and a net loss of CA$3 million. Despite this, its debt management is satisfactory, with a net debt to equity ratio of 21.2% and operating cash flow covering 93.6% of its debt. The company extended its credit agreement maturity to 2028 for financial flexibility but struggles with high share price volatility and lower profit margins at 2.1%, down from last year's 13.4%. Earnings are forecasted to grow significantly by analysts at approximately 55% annually.

TSXV:SDI Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Aug 2025
TSXV:SDI Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Aug 2025

Theralase Technologies (TSXV:TLT)

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

Overview: Theralase Technologies Inc. is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of light activated photodynamic compounds for treating cancers, bacteria, and viruses globally, with a market cap of CA$53.98 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Device segment, amounting to CA$0.95 million.

Market Cap: CA$53.98M

Theralase Technologies, with a market cap of CA$53.98 million, is pre-revenue and focuses on light-activated photodynamic compounds for cancer treatment. Recent private placements raised over CA$1.24 million, providing some financial runway despite its short-term liabilities exceeding assets by CA$0.3 million as of March 2025. The company is progressing in its clinical trials for bladder cancer treatment and plans to submit a New Drug Application to Health Canada and the FDA by late 2026. The promising preclinical results presented at major oncology meetings highlight potential breakthroughs in cancer therapy but underscore the inherent risks associated with clinical-stage biotech investments.

TSXV:TLT Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Aug 2025
TSXV:TLT Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Aug 2025

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