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Asian Penny Stocks To Watch In March 2025

SZSE:300247
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As global markets grapple with tariff fears, inflation concerns, and growth uncertainties, the Asian stock market remains a focal point for investors seeking opportunities. Penny stocks, often representing smaller or newer companies in Asia, continue to capture attention due to their potential for growth at lower price points. Despite being an outdated term, penny stocks can still offer promising prospects when backed by strong financial health and solid fundamentals.

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Top 10 Penny Stocks In Asia

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
Lever Style (SEHK:1346)HK$1.26HK$799.83M★★★★★★
Bosideng International Holdings (SEHK:3998)HK$4.15HK$47.57B★★★★★★
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) (SGX:BS6)SGD2.30SGD9.09B★★★★★☆
Xiamen Hexing Packaging Printing (SZSE:002228)CN¥3.04CN¥3.52B★★★★★★
Beng Kuang Marine (SGX:BEZ)SGD0.205SGD40.84M★★★★★★
China Sunsine Chemical Holdings (SGX:QES)SGD0.48SGD457.62M★★★★★★
Interlink Telecom (SET:ITEL)THB1.44THB2B★★★★☆☆
China Zheshang Bank (SEHK:2016)HK$2.38HK$80.47B★★★★★★
Playmates Toys (SEHK:869)HK$0.61HK$719.8M★★★★★★
Jiumaojiu International Holdings (SEHK:9922)HK$3.16HK$4.42B★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1,167 stocks from our Asian Penny Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

China Travel International Investment Hong Kong (SEHK:308)

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

Overview: China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Limited offers travel and tourism services, with a market cap of HK$5.92 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from several segments, including Tourist Attraction and Related Operations (HK$2.28 billion), Passenger Transportation Operations (HK$1.09 billion), Hotel Operations (HK$746.12 million), and Travel Document and Related Operations (HK$435.27 million).

Market Cap: HK$5.92B

China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Limited, with a market cap of HK$5.92 billion, derives revenue from multiple segments such as Tourist Attraction Operations (HK$2.28 billion) and Passenger Transportation (HK$1.09 billion). The company has experienced management and board teams with average tenures of 2.3 and 5.6 years respectively, providing stability in leadership. Short-term assets exceed both short- and long-term liabilities, indicating sound financial health despite a low return on equity at 1%. Recent financials were impacted by a large one-off loss of HK$143.7 million, contributing to negative earnings growth over the past year but forecasts suggest potential recovery ahead with projected earnings growth of 41.33% annually.

SEHK:308 Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Mar 2025
SEHK:308 Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Mar 2025

China Boton Group (SEHK:3318)

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

Overview: China Boton Group Company Limited, with a market cap of HK$1.75 billion, manufactures and sells flavors, fragrances, and e-cigarette products in China and internationally.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Flavor Enhancers segment at CN¥776.68 million, E-Cigarette Products at CN¥831.16 million, Food Flavors at CN¥184.96 million, Fine Fragrances at CN¥173.32 million, and Investment Properties contributing CN¥49.30 million.

Market Cap: HK$1.75B

China Boton Group, with a market cap of HK$1.75 billion, has seen its earnings grow significantly by 396.5% over the past year, despite a historical decline of 4.3% annually over five years. Revenue is primarily driven by e-cigarette products and flavor enhancers, totaling CN¥1.61 billion combined. The company faces challenges with interest coverage and debt not well supported by cash flow but benefits from reduced debt levels and seasoned management with an average tenure of 19.5 years. Recent guidance indicates a potential profit decrease due to global conditions and goodwill impairment in tobacco businesses acquired in 2016.

SEHK:3318 Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Mar 2025
SEHK:3318 Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Mar 2025

Youngy Health (SZSE:300247)

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

Overview: Youngy Health Co., Ltd. is involved in the manufacture, export, and sale of sauna products in China with a market capitalization of CN¥3.20 billion.

Operations: The company has not reported any specific revenue segments.

Market Cap: CN¥3.2B

Youngy Health, with a market cap of CN¥3.20 billion, has demonstrated impressive earnings growth of 169.9% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Leisure industry's decline. The company is debt-free and boasts strong short-term asset coverage over both its short-term (CN¥122.7M) and long-term liabilities (CN¥17.1M). Despite achieving profitability in recent years with a 5-year average earnings growth of 78.4%, its Return on Equity remains low at 4.8%. A large one-off gain recently impacted financial results, while the board's relatively inexperienced tenure may present governance challenges moving forward.

SZSE:300247 Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Mar 2025
SZSE:300247 Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Mar 2025

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