Asian Penny Stocks Under US$400M Market Cap

Amid a temporary de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions, Asian markets have been buoyed by positive sentiment, reflecting broader global market trends. For investors interested in exploring opportunities beyond the larger, more established companies, penny stocks — often smaller or newer firms — present intriguing possibilities. Despite their vintage name, these stocks can offer surprising value and growth potential when backed by solid financials.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Asia

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Anton Oilfield Services Group (SEHK:3337)

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

Overview: Anton Oilfield Services Group is an investment holding company that provides integrated oilfield technology services in the People's Republic of China, Iraq, and internationally, with a market cap of HK$2.69 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Oilfield Technical Services at CN¥2.13 billion and Oilfield Management Services at CN¥1.85 billion, supplemented by Inspection Services generating CN¥421.04 million and Drilling Rig Services contributing CN¥358.89 million.

Market Cap: HK$2.69B

Anton Oilfield Services Group, with a market cap of HK$2.69 billion, demonstrates strong financial stability, having more cash than total debt and a well-covered interest by EBIT (5.1x). Its earnings have grown significantly by 28.4% per year over the past five years, although recent growth has slightly decelerated to 23.5%. The company's short-term assets exceed both its long-term and short-term liabilities, indicating sound liquidity management. Despite trading at 87.6% below estimated fair value and offering a proposed dividend of RMB 0.025 per share for 2024, its Return on Equity remains low at 7.1%.

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Zero Fintech Group (SEHK:93)

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

Overview: Zero Fintech Group Limited, along with its subsidiaries, is involved in property investment and development in the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong, with a market capitalization of approximately HK$1.60 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from money lending, which generated HK$257.47 million, and property development and investment activities, contributing HK$1.51 million.

Market Cap: HK$1.6B

Zero Fintech Group Limited, with a market cap of HK$1.60 billion, has shown significant earnings growth, reporting HK$261.78 million in sales for 2024 compared to HK$196.61 million the previous year. The company benefits from a seasoned management team and an experienced board of directors. Its money lending business is a key revenue driver, generating approximately HK$250 million in interest income for 2024. Despite its low Return on Equity at 2.5%, Zero Fintech maintains strong liquidity with short-term assets exceeding liabilities and satisfactory debt levels, although operating cash flow remains negative indicating potential cash management challenges ahead.

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Jiangsu Huifeng Bio Agriculture (SZSE:002496)

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

Overview: Jiangsu Huifeng Bio Agriculture Co., Ltd. operates in the agricultural industry, focusing on the production and sale of agrochemical products, with a market cap of approximately CN¥2.37 billion.

Operations: Jiangsu Huifeng Bio Agriculture Co., Ltd. has not reported any specific revenue segments.

Market Cap: CN¥2.37B

Jiangsu Huifeng Bio Agriculture Co., Ltd., with a market cap of CN¥2.37 billion, has faced ongoing financial challenges, including unprofitability and increased losses over the past five years. Despite reporting CN¥280.01 million in revenue for 2024, the company recorded a net loss of CN¥155.09 million, though this marks an improvement from previous years. The company's short-term assets are insufficient to cover its short-term liabilities, raising liquidity concerns further highlighted by auditor doubts about its viability as a going concern. However, debt levels have improved over time and management is considered experienced with an average tenure of 2.3 years.

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