Top TSX Penny Stocks To Watch In October 2024

Over the last 7 days, the Canadian market has risen by 1.2%, marking a significant 28% increase over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 16% annually. Investing in penny stocks—though now more niche than mainstream—can still provide access to growth opportunities, especially in smaller or newer companies. By focusing on those with strong financials and clear growth trajectories, investors can find promising options among these lesser-known stocks.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Canada

Name	Share Price	Market Cap	Financial Health Rating
PetroTal (TSX:TAL)	CA$0.67	CA$620.84M	★★★★★★
Findev (TSXV:FDI)	CA$0.42	CA$11.75M	★★★★★☆
Winshear Gold (TSXV:WINS)	CA$0.18	CA$5.18M	★★★★★★
Mandalay Resources (TSX:MND)	CA$3.34	CA$304.56M	★★★★★★
Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD)	CA$2.37	CA$116.65M	★★★★★★
Amerigo Resources (TSX:ARG)	CA$1.80	CA$298.44M	★★★★★☆
Foraco International (TSX:FAR)	CA$2.37	CA$236.62M	★★★★★☆
East West Petroleum (TSXV:EW)	CA$0.04	CA$3.17M	★★★★★★
Newport Exploration (TSXV:NWX)	CA$0.115	CA$12.14M	★★★★★★
NamSys (TSXV:CTZ)	CA$1.11	CA$29.82M	★★★★★★

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

NetraMark Holdings (CNSX:AIAI)

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

Overview: NetraMark Holdings Inc. develops artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for the pharmaceutical industry in Canada, with a market cap of CA$20.70 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from its Vitamins & Nutrition Products segment, totaling CA$0.35 million.

Market Cap: CA$20.7M

NetraMark Holdings, with a market cap of CA$20.70 million, remains pre-revenue despite its focus on AI solutions for the pharmaceutical sector. Recent strategic developments include the expansion of its product suite to enhance clinical trial outcomes and support market access strategies, potentially positioning it for future growth. However, the company faces financial challenges with less than a year of cash runway and ongoing unprofitability. The recent appointment of P.J. Haley as director may bolster commercial strategy given his extensive industry experience, yet shareholder dilution and high share price volatility highlight investor risks in this penny stock environment.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in NetraMark Holdings' financial health report.
• Examine NetraMark Holdings' past performance report to understand how it has performed in prior years.

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver (TSXV:SM)

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

Overview: Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. is a mineral exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing natural resource properties in Canada and Mexico, with a market cap of CA$92.37 million.

Operations: No revenue segments are reported for this mineral exploration company focused on developing natural resource properties in Canada and Mexico.

Market Cap: CA$92.37M

Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd., with a market cap of CA$92.37 million, is pre-revenue as it advances its mineral exploration projects in Canada and Mexico. Recent operational updates from the La Guitarra mine indicate progress towards commercial production, with test mining operations achieving significant throughput and improving gold recoveries. However, financial challenges persist; the company remains unprofitable with increasing losses over five years and short-term assets failing to cover long-term liabilities. While recent private placements have provided some capital relief, shareholder dilution has occurred, reflecting typical risks associated with penny stocks in this sector.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Sierra Madre Gold and Silver with our detailed analytical financial health report.
• Gain insights into Sierra Madre Gold and Silver's outlook and expected performance with our report on the company's earnings estimates.

Volt Lithium (TSXV:VLT)

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

Overview: Volt Lithium Corp. is a Canadian company focused on lithium development and technology, with a market cap of CA$57.78 million.

Operations: Volt Lithium Corp. has not reported any revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$57.78M

Volt Lithium Corp., with a market cap of CA$57.78 million, is pre-revenue and focuses on lithium development in Canada and the U.S. The company has achieved its first lithium production milestone by deploying its proprietary DLE field unit in Texas, signaling progress towards commercialization. However, financial challenges remain as Volt reports net losses and less than a year of cash runway. Despite being debt-free with short-term assets exceeding liabilities, shareholder dilution has occurred recently. Its management and board are relatively inexperienced, which could impact strategic execution as they scale operations further amidst high share price volatility.

• Take a closer look at Volt Lithium's potential here in our financial health report.
• Evaluate Volt Lithium's historical performance by accessing our past performance report.

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