ASX Penny Stocks To Watch In December 2024

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The Australian market has recently experienced a slight downturn, with the ASX200 dipping to its lowest level in two weeks amid profit-taking and reactions to Wall Street's weak performance. In such fluctuating conditions, investors often seek opportunities that offer both potential growth and stability. While the term "penny stocks" might evoke images of outdated trading practices, these smaller or newer companies can still present valuable opportunities when they exhibit strong financial health and growth potential.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Australia

Name

Share Price

Market Cap

Financial Health Rating

Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO)

A$0.79

A$144.95M

★★★★☆☆

LaserBond (ASX:LBL)

A$0.56

A$65.64M

★★★★★★

Austin Engineering (ASX:ANG)

A$0.51

A$316.27M

★★★★★☆

Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO)

A$1.97

A$320.75M

★★★★★★

MaxiPARTS (ASX:MXI)

A$1.6675

A$92.24M

★★★★★★

Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI)

A$1.695

A$830.68M

★★★★★☆

SHAPE Australia (ASX:SHA)

A$2.82

A$233.81M

★★★★★★

SKS Technologies Group (ASX:SKS)

A$1.59

A$222.46M

★★★★★★

Vita Life Sciences (ASX:VLS)

A$1.94

A$109.1M

★★★★★★

Servcorp (ASX:SRV)

A$4.90

A$483.46M

★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 1,047 stocks from our ASX Penny Stocks screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

King River Resources

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

Overview: King River Resources Limited, with a market cap of A$21.40 million, is involved in the exploration and development of mineral resources in Australia.

Operations: King River Resources Limited does not have specified revenue segments in the provided text.

Market Cap: A$21.4M

King River Resources, with a market cap of A$21.40 million, remains pre-revenue with minimal sales of A$92K reported for the year ending June 30, 2024. The company is debt-free and has substantial short-term assets (A$8.1M) that comfortably cover both its short-term (A$442.6K) and long-term liabilities (A$43.2K). Despite achieving profitability over the past five years, recent earnings have declined significantly by 43.7% in the last year compared to industry averages. The stock's high volatility and large one-off items impacting financial results present risks typical for penny stocks like King River Resources in Australia.

ASX:KRR Financial Position Analysis as at Dec 2024
ASX:KRR Financial Position Analysis as at Dec 2024

Maggie Beer Holdings

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

Overview: Maggie Beer Holdings Limited is an Australian company that manufactures and sells food, beverage, and gifting products, with a market cap of A$21.61 million.