Orion Energy Systems And 2 Other US Penny Stocks To Consider For Your Portfolio

As the U.S. stock market attempts to rebound from a recent sell-off, investors are exploring diverse opportunities across various sectors. Penny stocks, often associated with smaller or newer companies, remain an intriguing option for those seeking growth at lower price points. Despite being considered somewhat outdated, these stocks can still offer significant potential when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The United States

Name	Share Price	Market Cap	Financial Health Rating
QuantaSing Group (NasdaqGM:QSG)	$3.08	$127.54M	★★★★★★
BAB (OTCPK:BABB)	$0.86403	$6.28M	★★★★★☆
Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB)	$3.73	$392.77M	★★★★☆☆
ZTEST Electronics (OTCPK:ZTST.F)	$0.2799	$10.3M	★★★★★★
Imperial Petroleum (NasdaqCM:IMPP)	$2.73	$82.81M	★★★★★★
Permianville Royalty Trust (NYSE:PVL)	$1.44	$47.52M	★★★★★★
Golden Growers Cooperative (OTCPK:GGRO.U)	$4.50	$67.38M	★★★★★★
Smith Micro Software (NasdaqCM:SMSI)	$1.39	$24.65M	★★★★★☆
CBAK Energy Technology (NasdaqCM:CBAT)	$0.86	$77.35M	★★★★★☆
PHX Minerals (NYSE:PHX)	$4.14	$155.17M	★★★★★☆

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Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

Orion Energy Systems (NasdaqCM:OESX)

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

Overview: Orion Energy Systems, Inc. is involved in the research, design, development, manufacturing, marketing, sale, installation, and implementation of energy management systems for various sectors across North America and Germany with a market cap of $29.69 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three main segments: Lighting ($53.17 million), Maintenance ($16.20 million), and Electric Vehicle Charging ($15.90 million).

Market Cap: $29.69M

Orion Energy Systems, Inc. recently secured a $3 million LED lighting installation project with a federal government agency, enhancing its reputation for turnkey solutions. Despite this positive development, the company remains unprofitable with a net loss of US$1.51 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Revenue declined to US$19.58 million from US$25.97 million year-over-year, prompting lowered earnings guidance for fiscal 2025 to between US$77 million and US$83 million. Orion's short-term assets exceed both short and long-term liabilities, providing some financial stability despite increased debt levels over five years and ongoing losses.

• Dive into the specifics of Orion Energy Systems here with our thorough balance sheet health report.
• Review our growth performance report to gain insights into Orion Energy Systems' future.

Intellicheck (NasdaqGM:IDN)

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

Overview: Intellicheck, Inc. is a technology company offering on-demand digital identity validation solutions for KYC, fraud prevention, and age verification in North America, with a market cap of $52.37 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Electronic Security Devices segment, totaling $19.24 million.

Market Cap: $52.37M

Intellicheck, Inc. has formed a strategic partnership with Accio Data to enhance identity validation in background screening, potentially expanding its market reach. Despite being unprofitable and facing an expected earnings decline of 29.7% annually over the next three years, Intellicheck's short-term assets of US$9.6 million comfortably cover its short-term liabilities of US$3.9 million, and the company remains debt-free with a stable cash runway exceeding one year. While trading below estimated fair value by 28.5%, Intellicheck continues to reduce losses at a rate of 7.6% annually over five years without shareholder dilution recently noted.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Intellicheck's performance by reading our balance sheet health report here.
• Explore Intellicheck's analyst forecasts in our growth report.

Westell Technologies (OTCPK:WSTL)

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

Overview: Westell Technologies, Inc., through its subsidiary, designs, manufactures, and distributes telecommunications solutions to telephone companies in the United States with a market cap of $21.68 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three segments: In-Building Wireless (IBW) at $11.38 million, Intelligent Site Management (ISM) at $12.51 million, and Communications Network Solutions (CNS) at $11.40 million.

Market Cap: $21.68M

Westell Technologies, Inc. recently reported a significant increase in third-quarter sales to US$9.82 million from US$6.85 million the previous year, with net income rising to US$0.853 million from US$0.368 million, reflecting improved profitability despite a decline in nine-month net income compared to last year. The company is debt-free and maintains strong short-term asset coverage over liabilities, enhancing financial stability. While its price-to-earnings ratio of 14x suggests good value relative to the broader market, concerns remain as earnings growth has been negative and return on equity is low at 4.6%.

• Navigate through the intricacies of Westell Technologies with our comprehensive balance sheet health report here.
• Gain insights into Westell Technologies' past trends and performance with our report on the company's historical track record.

Summing It All Up

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