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TSX Penny Stocks Spotlight: Cannabix Technologies And Two More Compelling Picks

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As trade tensions ease with new agreements between the U.S. and its trading partners, including the U.K., and talks set to begin with China, financial markets have shown positive momentum. Amid these developments, investors are increasingly looking at penny stocks for potential growth opportunities in smaller or newer companies. Although the term "penny stocks" may seem outdated, these investments can still offer significant upside when backed by strong financials and sound fundamentals.

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Top 10 Penny Stocks In Canada

NameShare PriceMarket CapRewards & Risks
Westbridge Renewable Energy (TSXV:WEB)CA$0.81CA$81.93M✅ 3 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis >
NTG Clarity Networks (TSXV:NCI)CA$2.24CA$99.44M✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Thor Explorations (TSXV:THX)CA$0.60CA$372.57M✅ 3 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Orezone Gold (TSX:ORE)CA$1.03CA$542.77M✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Mandalay Resources (TSX:MND)CA$4.81CA$449.65M✅ 3 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
McChip Resources (TSXV:MCS)CA$0.63CA$3.6M✅ 2 ⚠️ 5 View Analysis >
PetroTal (TSX:TAL)CA$0.60CA$539.99M✅ 3 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis >
Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD)CA$2.63CA$128.41M✅ 1 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Findev (TSXV:FDI)CA$0.45CA$14.18M✅ 2 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis >
BluMetric Environmental (TSXV:BLM)CA$1.30CA$49.19M✅ 2 ⚠️ 4 View Analysis >

Click here to see the full list of 902 stocks from our TSX Penny Stocks screener.

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

Cannabix Technologies (CNSX:BLO)

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

Overview: Cannabix Technologies Inc. is a technology company that develops marijuana and alcohol breathalyzers for employers, law enforcement, workplaces, and laboratories in the United States, with a market cap of CA$71.39 million.

Operations: Cannabix Technologies Inc. has not reported any specific revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$71.39M

Cannabix Technologies Inc., with a market cap of CA$71.39 million, is pre-revenue and unprofitable but shows potential through strategic developments. The company recently secured its first international distribution agreement for its BreathLogix alcohol breathalyzers in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. Additionally, it achieved U.S. regulatory approval for its BreathLogix Workplace Series alcohol devices, opening doors to the U.S. market. Despite a negative return on equity and ongoing losses, Cannabix remains debt-free with sufficient cash runway for over a year and has reduced losses by 24.8% annually over five years while maintaining stable volatility.

CNSX:BLO Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at May 2025
CNSX:BLO Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at May 2025

Empress Royalty (TSXV:EMPR)

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

Overview: Empress Royalty Corp. focuses on creating and investing in a portfolio of precious metal royalty and streaming interests in Canada, with a market cap of CA$59.29 million.

Operations: Empress Royalty Corp. does not report distinct revenue segments, focusing instead on its portfolio of precious metal royalty and streaming interests.

Market Cap: CA$59.29M

Empress Royalty Corp., with a market cap of CA$59.29 million, has transitioned from losses to profitability, reporting a net income of US$1.01 million for 2024 and US$0.44 million for Q1 2025. Despite an experienced management team and board, concerns remain about its ability to continue as a going concern, as noted by its auditor. The company trades significantly below estimated fair value and maintains satisfactory debt levels with short-term assets covering liabilities. Recent revenue guidance indicates growth driven by increased production from its silver and gold streams, yet interest coverage remains low at 2.6 times EBIT.

TSXV:EMPR Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at May 2025
TSXV:EMPR Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at May 2025

Nickel 28 Capital (TSXV:NKL)

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

Overview: Nickel 28 Capital Corp. is a base metals company with a market capitalization of CA$54.79 million.

Operations: Nickel 28 Capital Corp. has not reported any specific revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$54.79M

Nickel 28 Capital Corp., with a market cap of CA$54.79 million, is pre-revenue and currently unprofitable, facing challenges such as insufficient short-term assets to cover liabilities. However, it has a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 33.1% and has reduced its debt significantly over the past five years. Recent production results indicate decreased output compared to last year, but the company successfully resumed full production at its Ramu Nickel-Cobalt Mine after resolving mechanical issues earlier this year. Despite an inexperienced board and management team, shareholders have not faced significant dilution recently.

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

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