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Critical Elements Lithium Leads 3 Promising Penny Stocks On TSX

The Canadian market has been navigating a period of uncertainty, with the Bank of Canada cutting rates amid concerns over potential U.S. tariffs, while the economy showed signs of contraction in November. Despite these challenges, opportunities remain for investors seeking growth potential in smaller or newer companies. Penny stocks, a term that may seem outdated but still relevant, can offer surprising value when backed by strong financial health and stability.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Canada

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
Alvopetro Energy (TSXV:ALV)CA$5.00CA$180.96M★★★★★★
Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM)CA$4.73CA$1.03B★★★★★★
Mandalay Resources (TSX:MND)CA$4.68CA$439.49M★★★★★★
Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD)CA$2.38CA$120.49M★★★★★★
Foraco International (TSX:FAR)CA$2.36CA$236.24M★★★★★☆
Findev (TSXV:FDI)CA$0.50CA$14.9M★★★★★★
PetroTal (TSX:TAL)CA$0.70CA$628.96M★★★★★★
NamSys (TSXV:CTZ)CA$1.00CA$26.06M★★★★★★
East West Petroleum (TSXV:EW)CA$0.04CA$3.62M★★★★★★
DIRTT Environmental Solutions (TSX:DRT)CA$1.14CA$226.29M★★★★☆☆

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Critical Elements Lithium (TSXV:CRE)

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

Overview: Critical Elements Lithium Corporation focuses on acquiring, exploring, and developing mining properties in Canada with a market cap of CA$82.21 million.

Operations: Currently, there are no reported revenue segments for the company.

Market Cap: CA$82.21M

Critical Elements Lithium Corporation, with a market cap of CA$82.21 million, has recently transitioned to profitability, reporting a net income of CA$1.01 million for the first quarter ending November 2024. The company is pre-revenue with less than US$1m in revenue but has shown significant improvement from a net loss position in previous periods. Its short-term assets significantly exceed both short and long-term liabilities, and it operates debt-free, reducing financial risk. Despite trading at 89.7% below estimated fair value and having stable weekly volatility over the past year, its return on equity remains low at 2.1%.

TSXV:CRE Financial Position Analysis as at Feb 2025
TSXV:CRE Financial Position Analysis as at Feb 2025

Gatekeeper Systems (TSXV:GSI)

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

Overview: Gatekeeper Systems Inc. designs, manufactures, markets, and sells video security solutions for mobile and transportation environments focused on children, passengers, and public safety in Canada and the United States with a market cap of CA$49.67 million.

Operations: The company generates CA$35.27 million in revenue from its electronic security devices segment.

Market Cap: CA$49.67M

Gatekeeper Systems Inc., with a market cap of CA$49.67 million, reported Q1 2025 sales of CA$7.28 million, down from CA$9.82 million the previous year, and net income of CA$0.36 million compared to CA$2.39 million a year ago, reflecting its ongoing unprofitability despite reducing losses over five years by 16.5% annually. The company stands out for its debt-free status and robust short-term assets (CA$19.7M) exceeding both long-term liabilities (CA$625K) and short-term liabilities (CA$2.5M). Recent contract completions bolster its position in the electronic security devices sector amidst stable weekly volatility.

TSXV:GSI Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Feb 2025
TSXV:GSI Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Feb 2025

High Tide (TSXV:HITI)

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

Overview: High Tide Inc. operates in the cannabis retail sector across Canada, the United States, and internationally, with a market cap of CA$326.83 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Bricks and Mortar segment, contributing CA$484.44 million, while the E-commerce segment accounts for CA$37.86 million.

Market Cap: CA$326.83M

High Tide Inc., with a market cap of CA$326.83 million, has shown revenue growth in its recent earnings report, achieving CA$522.31 million for the full year ending October 2024, up from CA$487.67 million the previous year. Despite being unprofitable with a net loss of CA$4.34 million, this is a significant improvement from the prior year's loss of CA$39.31 million. The company maintains over three years' cash runway due to positive free cash flow and reduced debt levels over five years from 255.1% to 23.6%. High Tide's expansion strategy includes opening new retail locations under its Canna Cabana brand across Canada.

TSXV:HITI Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Feb 2025
TSXV:HITI Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Feb 2025

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About TSXV:CRE

Critical Elements Lithium

Engages in the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, development, and processing of critical minerals mining properties in Canada.

Flawless balance sheet with slight risk.

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