Asian Market Insights: Penny Stocks To Watch In September 2025

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As global markets react to the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut, attention in Asia has shifted towards potential growth opportunities amidst economic fluctuations. Penny stocks, though a somewhat outdated term, continue to represent an intriguing investment area for those seeking growth at lower price points. By focusing on smaller or newer companies with strong financial health and solid fundamentals, investors can uncover hidden gems that might offer promising returns without the typical risks associated with this segment of the market.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Asia

NameShare PriceMarket CapRewards & Risks
Food Moments (SET:FM)THB3.90THB3.85B✅ 4 ⚠️ 0 View Analysis >
JBM (Healthcare) (SEHK:2161)HK$2.96HK$2.41B✅ 3 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
Lever Style (SEHK:1346)HK$1.56HK$964.89M✅ 4 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
TK Group (Holdings) (SEHK:2283)HK$2.45HK$2.03B✅ 4 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
CNMC Goldmine Holdings (Catalist:5TP)SGD1.01SGD409.34M✅ 4 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
T.A.C. Consumer (SET:TACC)THB4.80THB2.88B✅ 3 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis >
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) (SGX:BS6)SGD3.32SGD13.07B✅ 5 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC)NZ$0.98NZ$139.5M✅ 2 ⚠️ 5 View Analysis >
Rojana Industrial Park (SET:ROJNA)THB4.90THB9.9B✅ 3 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis >
Lum Chang Holdings (SGX:L19)SGD0.435SGD162.96M✅ 2 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >

Click here to see the full list of 986 stocks from our Asian Penny Stocks screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

New Universe Environmental Group (SEHK:436)

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

Overview: New Universe Environmental Group Limited, with a market cap of HK$294.46 million, is an investment holding company that primarily offers environmental treatment and disposal services in the People's Republic of China.

Operations: The company generates revenue from two main segments: Environmental Waste Treatment and Disposal, excluding Environmental Equipment Construction and Installation, which accounts for HK$227.40 million, and Environmental Sewage Treatment, Management Services, Utilities and Facilities, contributing HK$121.06 million.

Market Cap: HK$294.46M

New Universe Environmental Group, with a market cap of HK$294.46 million, offers environmental treatment and disposal services in China. Despite being unprofitable with a net loss of HK$10.62 million for the first half of 2025, it has shown improved financial management by reducing its debt-to-equity ratio from 23.3% to 5.2% over five years and maintaining more cash than total debt. The company's short-term assets exceed both its short and long-term liabilities, indicating sound liquidity management despite high share price volatility and negative return on equity at -2.23%.

SEHK:436 Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Sep 2025

UMS Integration (SGX:558)

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

Overview: UMS Integration Limited, with a market cap of SGD1.01 billion, is an investment holding company that manufactures and markets precision machining components while offering electromechanical assembly and final testing services.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Semiconductor segment, which accounts for SGD220.01 million, followed by the Aerospace segment at SGD26.55 million.

Market Cap: SGD1.01B

UMS Integration Limited, with a market cap of SGD1.01 billion, demonstrates robust financial health despite recent negative earnings growth of -17.1%. The company trades at 63.4% below its estimated fair value and maintains strong liquidity, with short-term assets covering both short and long-term liabilities significantly. Earnings have grown modestly by 1.6% annually over five years, although recent insider selling could be concerning for some investors. Recent results show increased sales and net income compared to the previous year, reflecting ongoing business strength in its core segments despite lower profit margins than last year.

SGX:558 Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Sep 2025

AEM Holdings (SGX:AWX)

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

Overview: AEM Holdings Ltd., with a market cap of SGD588.57 million, provides semiconductor and electronics test solutions globally through its subsidiaries.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from Test Cell Solutions at SGD249.78 million, Contract Manufacturing at SGD148.65 million, and Instrumentation at SGD9.26 million.

Market Cap: SGD588.57M

AEM Holdings Ltd., with a market cap of SGD588.57 million, has shown recent profitability improvements, reporting a net income increase to SGD3.08 million for the first half of 2025 from SGD0.895 million the previous year. Despite an inexperienced management team and low return on equity at 2.9%, AEM's financial position is solid, with short-term assets exceeding liabilities significantly and no meaningful shareholder dilution recently. The company expects continued revenue growth in late 2025 due to ramped-up production by its major AI/HPC customer, potentially enhancing its standing in the semiconductor testing solutions sector amidst global demand shifts.

SGX:AWX Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Sep 2025

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