Discover December 2024's Top Penny Stocks

As global markets navigate a complex landscape, major U.S. stock indexes have shown mixed results, with growth stocks outperforming value stocks significantly. In this context, penny stocks—often seen as smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing investment area due to their potential for growth at lower price points. Despite being considered a somewhat outdated term, the opportunities they represent are still relevant today, especially when these companies exhibit strong balance sheets and solid fundamentals.

Top 10 Penny Stocks

Name	Share Price	Market Cap	Financial Health Rating
DXN Holdings Bhd (KLSE:DXN)	MYR0.515	MYR2.56B	★★★★★★
Tristel (AIM:TSTL)	£3.65	£174.08M	★★★★★★
Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO)	A$0.785	A$144.03M	★★★★☆☆
Hil Industries Berhad (KLSE:HIL)	MYR0.90	MYR298.75M	★★★★★★
ME Group International (LSE:MEGP)	£2.16	£813.81M	★★★★★★
Lever Style (SEHK:1346)	HK$0.87	HK$552.27M	★★★★★★
Bosideng International Holdings (SEHK:3998)	HK$4.05	HK$44.6B	★★★★★★
LaserBond (ASX:LBL)	A$0.56	A$65.64M	★★★★★★
Datasonic Group Berhad (KLSE:DSONIC)	MYR0.405	MYR1.13B	★★★★★★
Secure Trust Bank (LSE:STB)	£3.53	£67.32M	★★★★☆☆

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Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Oiltek International (Catalist:HQU)

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

Overview: Oiltek International Limited is an investment holding company that supplies and provides engineering design and commissioning services for oil extraction equipment and plants across Asia, America, and Africa, with a market cap of SGD137.28 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from Edible & Non-Edible Oil Refinery at MYR188.17 million, followed by Product Sales and Trading at MYR19.68 million, and Renewable Energy at MYR16.99 million.

Market Cap: SGD137.28M

Oiltek International, with a market cap of SGD137.28 million, derives substantial revenue from its Edible & Non-Edible Oil Refinery operations (MYR188.17 million). The company exhibits strong financial health with short-term assets exceeding both short and long-term liabilities and is debt-free for the past five years. Earnings have grown significantly by 52.5% over the past year, outpacing industry averages, while maintaining high-quality earnings and improved profit margins at 10%. Despite these strengths, its share price remains highly volatile over recent months. The board is experienced; however, management tenure data is insufficient to assess experience levels fully.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Oiltek International stock in this financial health report.
• Examine Oiltek International's earnings growth report to understand how analysts expect it to perform.

Bati Ege Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi (IBSE:BEGYO)

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

Overview: Bati Ege Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi A.S. is an investment company focusing on the real estate sector in Denizli and the broader Aegean Region, with a market cap of TRY3.58 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue of TRY301.89 million from its operations in Turkey.

Market Cap: TRY3.58B

Bati Ege Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi, with a market cap of TRY3.58 billion, has shown robust financial performance recently. The company reported substantial revenue growth to TRY254.19 million in Q3 2024 from TRY29.58 million the previous year, alongside significant net income increases to TRY460.52 million from TRY40.9 million. Despite negative earnings growth over the past year, its five-year earnings have grown significantly by 41.3% annually and it remains debt-free with short-term assets exceeding liabilities by a wide margin (TRY1 billion vs TRY371.7 million). However, profit margins have declined compared to last year and return on equity is considered low at 15.8%.

• Click here to discover the nuances of Bati Ege Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi with our detailed analytical financial health report.
• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into Bati Ege Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi's track record.

TK Group (Holdings) (SEHK:2283)

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

Overview: TK Group (Holdings) Limited is an investment holding company involved in the manufacture, sale, subcontracting, fabrication, and modification of molds and plastic components, with a market capitalization of approximately HK$1.61 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two main segments: Mold Fabrication, contributing HK$767.37 million, and Plastic Components Manufacturing, generating HK$1.47 billion.

Market Cap: HK$1.61B

TK Group (Holdings) Limited, with a market cap of HK$1.61 billion, demonstrates financial stability with short-term assets of HK$2.0 billion surpassing both its short-term and long-term liabilities. The company is debt-free, eliminating concerns over interest payments and improving from a previous debt to equity ratio of 52.2%. Its net profit margins have slightly improved to 10.9%, while earnings growth is forecasted at 19.11% per year despite past declines averaging -6.5% annually over five years. However, the company's dividend track record remains unstable and its Return on Equity is considered low at 14.6%.

• Dive into the specifics of TK Group (Holdings) here with our thorough balance sheet health report.
• Explore TK Group (Holdings)'s analyst forecasts in our growth report.

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