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Global Penny Stocks To Watch In March 2025

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Global markets have recently faced challenges, with U.S. stocks experiencing significant declines amid trade policy uncertainty and inflation concerns. Despite these headwinds, investors continue to explore opportunities in various sectors, including the often-overlooked realm of penny stocks. While the term 'penny stock' may seem outdated, it still represents a valuable investment area where smaller or newer companies can offer growth potential when supported by strong financials and fundamentals.

Top 10 Penny Stocks Globally

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
NEXG Berhad (KLSE:DSONIC)MYR0.27MYR751.18M★★★★★★
Warpaint London (AIM:W7L)£3.65£294.87M★★★★★★
DXN Holdings Bhd (KLSE:DXN)MYR0.505MYR2.51B★★★★★★
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) (SGX:BS6)SGD2.39SGD9.44B★★★★★☆
EZZ Life Science Holdings (ASX:EZZ)A$1.69A$81.61M★★★★★★
Sarawak Plantation Berhad (KLSE:SWKPLNT)MYR2.28MYR636.19M★★★★★★
Angler Gaming (NGM:ANGL)SEK3.79SEK284.19M★★★★★★
Next 15 Group (AIM:NFG)£2.92£290.41M★★★★☆☆
Cloudpoint Technology Berhad (KLSE:CLOUDPT)MYR0.77MYR409.33M★★★★★★
Lever Style (SEHK:1346)HK$1.28HK$844.27M★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 5,709 stocks from our Global Penny Stocks screener.

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

Liuzhou Chemical Industry (SHSE:600423)

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

Overview: Liuzhou Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. is a company engaged in the production and sale of hydrogen peroxide in China, with a market capitalization of approximately CN¥2.51 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segment is primarily derived from the Chemical Industry, generating CN¥178.44 million.

Market Cap: CN¥2.51B

Liuzhou Chemical Industry's market capitalization stands at approximately CN¥2.51 billion, with a revenue segment primarily from the chemical industry generating CN¥178.44 million. The company has no debt, and its short-term assets of CN¥484.1 million significantly exceed its liabilities, indicating strong liquidity. Despite a volatile share price recently, earnings growth has been robust at 381.3% over the past year, surpassing both its historical average and industry benchmarks. Its Price-To-Earnings ratio of 26.9x suggests it may be undervalued compared to the broader Chinese market average of 38.5x, although Return on Equity remains relatively low at 16.9%.

SHSE:600423 Financial Position Analysis as at Mar 2025

Wenfeng Great World Chain Development (SHSE:601010)

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

Overview: Wenfeng Great World Chain Development Corporation operates a commercial retail chain in China, with a market cap of CN¥5.58 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its operations in China, totaling CN¥1.93 billion.

Market Cap: CN¥5.58B

Wenfeng Great World Chain Development's market cap is CN¥5.58 billion, with revenue of CN¥1.93 billion from its Chinese retail operations. The company faces challenges with a low Return on Equity of 2.6% and declining earnings, down 25.6% annually over five years. Short-term liabilities exceed short-term assets (CN¥1.8B vs CN¥1.3B), raising liquidity concerns despite having more cash than debt and sufficient interest coverage by profits. A dividend yield of 2.39% is not well supported by earnings or free cash flow, while the management team and board are relatively inexperienced with average tenures under three years each.

SHSE:601010 Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Mar 2025

HARBIN GLORIA PHARMACEUTICALS (SZSE:002437)

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

Overview: Harbin Gloria Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd focuses on the research, development, production, and sale of pharmaceutical products mainly in China with a market cap of CN¥5.52 billion.

Operations: Harbin Gloria Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd has not reported any specific revenue segments.

Market Cap: CN¥5.52B

Harbin Gloria Pharmaceuticals, with a market cap of CN¥5.52 billion, has recently become profitable, yet its Return on Equity remains low at 4.7%. The company's short-term liabilities slightly exceed its short-term assets (CN¥871.9M vs CN¥870.4M), indicating tight liquidity management despite having more cash than total debt and reducing its debt-to-equity ratio significantly over five years. Recent board changes reflect investor activism with new director appointments aiming to strengthen governance. Although earnings have grown significantly over the past five years, the presence of large one-off gains impacts financial clarity and stability assessments for potential investors in this volatile space.

SZSE:002437 Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Mar 2025

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