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Top Penny Stocks To Watch In January 2025

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As the global markets wrapped up the year with mixed signals, including a dip in U.S. consumer confidence and moderate gains in major stock indexes, investors are keeping a close eye on potential opportunities. In this context, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing area for those looking to explore beyond established market giants. While the term may seem outdated, these stocks can offer significant value when backed by strong financials and growth potential.

Top 10 Penny Stocks

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
DXN Holdings Bhd (KLSE:DXN)MYR0.515MYR2.56B★★★★★★
Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO)A$0.765A$140.36M★★★★☆☆
Datasonic Group Berhad (KLSE:DSONIC)MYR0.41MYR1.14B★★★★★★
Hil Industries Berhad (KLSE:HIL)MYR0.895MYR297.09M★★★★★★
ME Group International (LSE:MEGP)£2.05£772.37M★★★★★★
Bosideng International Holdings (SEHK:3998)HK$3.88HK$44.38B★★★★★★
LaserBond (ASX:LBL)A$0.56A$65.64M★★★★★★
Begbies Traynor Group (AIM:BEG)£0.948£149.54M★★★★★★
Lever Style (SEHK:1346)HK$0.86HK$545.92M★★★★★★
Secure Trust Bank (LSE:STB)£3.62£69.04M★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 5,815 stocks from our Penny Stocks screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Country Group Holdings (SET:CGH)

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

Overview: Country Group Holdings Public Company Limited, with a market cap of THB2.82 billion, primarily operates in the securities business through its subsidiaries in Thailand.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from Securities and Derivatives Brokerage (THB959.57 million), followed by Securities and Derivatives Trading (THB319.71 million), and Investment Banking (THB29.11 million).

Market Cap: THB2.82B

Country Group Holdings has shown a significant turnaround, reporting THB 611.33 million in third-quarter revenue, up from THB 303.42 million the previous year, and achieving profitability with a net income of THB 117.52 million compared to a prior loss. Despite shareholder dilution and low return on equity at 2.6%, the company benefits from stable weekly volatility and cash exceeding total debt, suggesting financial resilience. Its seasoned management team further supports operational stability while its price-to-earnings ratio of 15.4x indicates it is valued below industry average, potentially appealing to value-focused investors in penny stocks.

SET:CGH Financial Position Analysis as at Jan 2025
SET:CGH Financial Position Analysis as at Jan 2025

Shenzhen Ruihe Construction Decoration (SZSE:002620)

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

Overview: Shenzhen Ruihe Construction Decoration Co., Ltd. operates in the construction and decoration industry, with a market cap of CN¥1.69 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue of CN¥950.31 million from its operations in China.

Market Cap: CN¥1.69B

Shenzhen Ruihe Construction Decoration Co., Ltd. faces challenges with declining revenue, reporting CN¥588.22 million for the first nine months of 2024, down from CN¥1.19 billion a year earlier, and increasing net losses of CN¥108.34 million. Despite its unprofitability and a high net debt to equity ratio of 162.3%, the company maintains sufficient liquidity with short-term assets exceeding liabilities and a cash runway extending over three years due to positive free cash flow growth. The board's inexperience may impact strategic decisions, while stable weekly volatility suggests some consistency in stock performance amidst financial difficulties.

SZSE:002620 Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jan 2025
SZSE:002620 Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jan 2025

Jiangsu Huasheng Tianlong PhotoelectricLtd (SZSE:300029)

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

Overview: Jiangsu Huasheng Tianlong Photoelectric Co., Ltd. operates in the photoelectric industry and has a market cap of CN¥1 billion.

Operations: The company generates CN¥274.75 million in revenue from its industrial segment.

Market Cap: CN¥1B

Jiangsu Huasheng Tianlong Photoelectric Co., Ltd. is navigating financial hurdles with its revenue for the first nine months of 2024 falling to CN¥123.05 million from CN¥216.69 million a year earlier, while net losses have narrowed slightly to CN¥5.1 million. Despite being debt-free and having short-term assets that cover both short- and long-term liabilities, the company faces challenges with less than a year of cash runway and unprofitability affecting its return on equity negatively at -37.4%. The board's limited experience may influence strategic outcomes, though shareholder dilution has not been significant recently.

SZSE:300029 Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jan 2025
SZSE:300029 Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jan 2025

Key Takeaways

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