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3 ASX Penny Stocks With Market Caps Under A$3B

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The Australian market has shown a positive start to the week, with the ASX200 closing up 0.74% at 8,344 points, buoyed by a rebound in iron prices and record-high gold prices. For investors interested in exploring beyond the big names, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—continue to offer intriguing opportunities despite their somewhat outdated label. These stocks can present potential for significant returns when backed by solid financials and strategic positioning within their industries.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Australia

Name

Share Price

Market Cap

Financial Health Rating

LaserBond (ASX:LBL)

A$0.555

A$63.88M

★★★★★★

Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO)

A$0.805

A$127.64M

★★★★☆☆

MaxiPARTS (ASX:MXI)

A$1.895

A$104.82M

★★★★★★

Austin Engineering (ASX:ANG)

A$0.50

A$303.87M

★★★★★☆

Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO)

A$1.865

A$298M

★★★★★★

Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI)

A$1.72

A$838.04M

★★★★★☆

West African Resources (ASX:WAF)

A$1.71

A$1.82B

★★★★★★

Atlas Pearls (ASX:ATP)

A$0.13

A$56.64M

★★★★★★

GTN (ASX:GTN)

A$0.47

A$93.09M

★★★★★★

Joyce (ASX:JYC)

A$3.93

A$114.45M

★★★★★★

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Genesis Minerals

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

Overview: Genesis Minerals Limited focuses on the exploration, production, and development of gold deposits in Western Australia, with a market capitalization of A$2.60 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue of A$438.59 million from its mineral production, exploration, and development activities.

Market Cap: A$2.6B

Genesis Minerals has transitioned to profitability, reporting net income of A$84 million for the year ending June 2024, a significant turnaround from a net loss the previous year. The company’s revenue surged to A$438.59 million, reflecting its growing operational scale in gold production. Despite shareholder dilution and a low return on equity of 8.4%, Genesis maintains strong financial health with short-term assets exceeding liabilities and debt well-covered by operating cash flow. Recent executive changes include Joanne Steer as Company Secretary, indicating strategic realignment in governance as the company continues its growth trajectory in Western Australia’s mining sector.

ASX:GMD Financial Position Analysis as at Oct 2024
ASX:GMD Financial Position Analysis as at Oct 2024

Ora Banda Mining

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

Overview: Ora Banda Mining Limited focuses on the exploration, operation, and development of mineral properties in Australia with a market cap of A$1.50 billion.