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Spotlight On 3 Penny Stocks With Market Caps Over US$100M

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Global markets have recently experienced a surge, with major benchmarks reaching record highs following a U.S. election outcome that has sparked optimism around growth and tax policies. Amidst this backdrop, the term "penny stock" may evoke images of bygone trading days, yet these stocks remain relevant as potential investment opportunities. Typically representing smaller or newer companies, penny stocks can offer significant growth potential when backed by strong financials and fundamentals.

Top 10 Penny Stocks

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
BP Plastics Holding Bhd (KLSE:BPPLAS)MYR1.22MYR343.4M★★★★★★
DXN Holdings Bhd (KLSE:DXN)MYR0.475MYR2.36B★★★★★★
Rexit Berhad (KLSE:REXIT)MYR0.78MYR135.97M★★★★★★
Wellcall Holdings Berhad (KLSE:WELLCAL)MYR1.55MYR761.86M★★★★★★
ME Group International (LSE:MEGP)£2.23£847.72M★★★★★★
Lever Style (SEHK:1346)HK$0.87HK$545.92M★★★★★★
Seafco (SET:SEAFCO)THB1.92THB1.67B★★★★★★
LaserBond (ASX:LBL)A$0.615A$71.21M★★★★★★
Hil Industries Berhad (KLSE:HIL)MYR0.87MYR287.13M★★★★★★
Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO)A$0.80A$140.36M★★★★☆☆

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

PostNL (ENXTAM:PNL)

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

Overview: PostNL N.V. offers postal and logistics services to businesses and consumers in the Netherlands, Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of approximately €498.35 million.

Operations: No specific revenue segments are reported for this company.

Market Cap: €498.35M

PostNL's recent financial performance indicates challenges, with a net loss of €21 million for Q3 2024, widening from a €10 million loss the previous year. Despite becoming profitable in the past, this setback highlights volatility in earnings. The company's debt is well-covered by operating cash flow at 21.7%, though its high net debt to equity ratio of 169.3% remains concerning. While short-term assets exceed long-term liabilities, they fall short against short-term liabilities (€1.2 billion). Trading significantly below estimated fair value and with experienced management and board members, PostNL presents both risks and potential opportunities for investors interested in penny stocks.

ENXTAM:PNL Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024
ENXTAM:PNL Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024

Lhyfe (ENXTPA:LHYFE)

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

Overview: Lhyfe SA is a renewable energy company that designs, installs, and operates green hydrogen production units in France with a market cap of €173.84 million.

Operations: Lhyfe generates revenue from its Oil & Gas - Exploration & Production segment, amounting to €2.60 million.

Market Cap: €173.84M

Lhyfe SA, a renewable energy company, has shown significant revenue growth with sales reaching €1.67 million for the half year ending June 2024, up from €0.387 million the previous year. Despite this progress, it remains unprofitable with a net loss of €13.97 million and no meaningful revenue stream yet established (€3M). The company maintains more cash than total debt and its short-term assets of €108.2M exceed both short-term and long-term liabilities (€64.2M and €54.3M respectively). While not forecast to achieve profitability in the near term, its cash runway is over a year based on current free cash flow trends.

ENXTPA:LHYFE Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Nov 2024
ENXTPA:LHYFE Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Nov 2024

Raffles Interior (SEHK:1376)

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

Overview: Raffles Interior Limited, an investment holding company with a market cap of HK$232 million, provides interior fitting-out services in Singapore.

Operations: The company generates revenue of SGD 62.54 million from its interior fitting-out services in Singapore.

Market Cap: HK$232M

Raffles Interior Limited, with a market cap of HK$232 million, faces challenges as its recent half-year sales dropped to SGD 24.28 million from SGD 52.92 million the previous year, alongside a decline in net income to SGD 0.392 million. Despite being unprofitable, the company maintains more cash than debt and has a substantial cash runway exceeding three years due to positive free cash flow growth. Its short-term assets cover both short- and long-term liabilities comfortably. The recent resignation of an executive director marks a leadership change amidst these financial adjustments.

SEHK:1376 Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024
SEHK:1376 Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024

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