Asian Penny Stock Highlights For May 2025

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As global markets grapple with volatility and renewed tariff threats, the Asian stock markets have shown resilience, with investors keenly watching developments in trade policies and economic indicators. In such a climate, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—continue to capture investor interest due to their potential for growth at an accessible price point. Despite the term's somewhat dated connotation, these stocks can provide a mix of affordability and opportunity when backed by solid financials; this article will explore three such promising examples in Asia.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Asia

NameShare PriceMarket CapRewards & Risks
North East Rubber (SET:NER)THB4.20THB7.76B✅ 5 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
CNMC Goldmine Holdings (Catalist:5TP)SGD0.43SGD174.27M✅ 4 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis >
Beng Kuang Marine (SGX:BEZ)SGD0.179SGD35.66M✅ 4 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis >
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) (SGX:BS6)SGD2.06SGD8.11B✅ 5 ⚠️ 0 View Analysis >
BRC Asia (SGX:BEC)SGD3.13SGD858.72M✅ 3 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Ever Sunshine Services Group (SEHK:1995)HK$1.87HK$3.23B✅ 5 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
Bosideng International Holdings (SEHK:3998)HK$4.47HK$51.18B✅ 4 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
Lever Style (SEHK:1346)HK$1.14HK$719.28M✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Goodbaby International Holdings (SEHK:1086)HK$1.21HK$2.02B✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
TK Group (Holdings) (SEHK:2283)HK$2.15HK$1.79B✅ 3 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >

Click here to see the full list of 1,177 stocks from our Asian Penny Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

SSY Group (SEHK:2005)

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

Overview: SSY Group Limited is an investment holding company that researches, develops, manufactures, trades in, and sells pharmaceutical products to hospitals and distributors in China and internationally, with a market cap of HK$8.88 billion.

Operations: SSY Group Limited's revenue is primarily derived from two segments: Intravenous Infusion Solution and Others, generating HK$5.59 billion, and Medical Materials, contributing HK$405.07 million.

Market Cap: HK$8.88B

SSY Group Limited has shown resilience in the volatile penny stock market with a market cap of HK$8.88 billion and significant revenues from its Intravenous Infusion Solution segment. Despite recent challenges, including a drop in net profit margins and earnings, the company continues to expand its pharmaceutical portfolio with several new drug approvals from China's National Medical Products Administration. These developments include treatments for ALS, diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions. However, concerns remain regarding debt coverage by operating cash flow and dividend sustainability due to insufficient free cash flows despite a 5.81% dividend yield.

SEHK:2005 Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at May 2025

Advanced Information Technology (SET:AIT)

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

Overview: Advanced Information Technology Public Company Limited operates in Thailand, providing sales, design, installation, project management, repair and maintenance, training, and turnkey solutions for network infrastructure and information and communication technology systems with a market cap of THB7.16 billion.

Operations: The company generates THB7.25 billion in revenue from sales, service, and construction contracts.

Market Cap: THB7.16B

Advanced Information Technology Public Company Limited demonstrates solid financial health with short-term assets of THB6.3 billion exceeding both short-term and long-term liabilities, reflecting strong liquidity. The company reported Q1 2025 earnings growth of 8%, surpassing the IT industry average decline, while maintaining stable net profit margins. Despite a low return on equity of 13.1%, debt levels remain appropriate with cash exceeding total debt and operating cash flow covering interest payments effectively. However, its dividend yield is not well supported by earnings or free cash flows, raising sustainability concerns despite recent dividend increases approved at the AGM.

SET:AIT Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at May 2025

Zhejiang Zhongcheng Packing Material (SZSE:002522)

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

Overview: Zhejiang Zhongcheng Packing Material Co., Ltd. operates in the packaging materials industry and has a market capitalization of CN¥4.28 billion.

Operations: Zhejiang Zhongcheng Packing Material Co., Ltd. has not reported any specific revenue segments.

Market Cap: CN¥4.28B

Zhejiang Zhongcheng Packing Material Co., Ltd. has shown stable weekly volatility over the past year, with no significant shareholder dilution. The management and board are experienced, with average tenures of 3.8 and 3.4 years, respectively. While the net debt to equity ratio is satisfactory at 8.8%, profit margins have decreased from 5.7% to 4.3%. Despite high-quality earnings and well-covered interest payments, earnings have declined by an average of 11.5% annually over five years, with a recent annual revenue drop from CN¥1,710 million to CN¥1,667 million and net income decreasing from CN¥104 million to CN¥74 million in 2024.

SZSE:002522 Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at May 2025

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