ASX Penny Stocks To Watch In April 2025

Simply Wall St · 04/16 02:04

Amidst a backdrop of cautious investor sentiment and ongoing geopolitical tensions, the Australian market has been experiencing slower trading days, with shares tipped to open slightly lower. In such uncertain times, investors often turn their attention to penny stocks—smaller or newer companies that can offer unique growth opportunities at lower price points. Despite being considered somewhat outdated as a term, penny stocks remain relevant for those seeking potential upside when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Australia

Name Share Price Market Cap Rewards & Risks
CTI Logistics (ASX:CLX) A$1.55 A$120.92M ✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
MotorCycle Holdings (ASX:MTO) A$2.04 A$150.57M ✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
EZZ Life Science Holdings (ASX:EZZ) A$1.50 A$70.76M ✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
IVE Group (ASX:IGL) A$2.36 A$363.87M ✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
GTN (ASX:GTN) A$0.63 A$121.16M ✅ 3 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Bisalloy Steel Group (ASX:BIS) A$3.25 A$154.21M ✅ 3 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Regal Partners (ASX:RPL) A$1.88 A$631.99M ✅ 4 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis >
Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) A$1.735 A$458.51M ✅ 4 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH) A$2.40 A$1.1B ✅ 5 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
LaserBond (ASX:LBL) A$0.385 A$45.17M ✅ 3 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >

Click here to see the full list of 983 stocks from our ASX Penny Stocks screener.

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

Australian Strategic Materials (ASX:ASM)

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

Overview: Australian Strategic Materials Ltd is an integrated producer of critical metals for advanced and clean technologies in Australia, with a market cap of A$102.46 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its operations in Korea (A$0.91 million) and the Dubbo Project (A$1.12 million).

Market Cap: A$102.46M

Australian Strategic Materials is currently pre-revenue, with minimal sales of A$1.13 million for the half-year ending December 2024 and a net loss of A$13.96 million. The company faces financial challenges, having less than a year of cash runway and experiencing increased losses over the past five years. Despite these hurdles, ASM's short-term assets exceed both its short- and long-term liabilities, providing some financial stability. Recent board changes include the appointment of Dominic Heaton as an Independent Non-Executive Director, bringing extensive mining sector experience that could support ASM's strategic goals amidst its recent removal from key ASX indices.

ASX:ASM Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Apr 2025
ASX:ASM Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Apr 2025

Centaurus Metals (ASX:CTM)

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

Overview: Centaurus Metals Limited focuses on the exploration and evaluation of mineral resource properties in Brazil, with a market capitalization of A$191.23 million.

Operations: Centaurus Metals Limited does not currently report any revenue segments.

Market Cap: A$191.23M

Centaurus Metals Limited is pre-revenue, focusing on mineral exploration in Brazil with a market cap of A$191.23 million. The company reported a net loss of A$18.45 million for 2024, an improvement from the previous year's larger loss. Despite being unprofitable and not expected to achieve profitability in the near term, Centaurus has no debt and sufficient cash runway for over a year based on current free cash flow trends. Its seasoned management and board bring stability, while its short-term assets comfortably cover both short- and long-term liabilities, providing some financial resilience amidst ongoing operational challenges.

ASX:CTM Financial Position Analysis as at Apr 2025
ASX:CTM Financial Position Analysis as at Apr 2025

Magnetic Resources (ASX:MAU)

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

Overview: Magnetic Resources NL is involved in the exploration of mineral tenements in Western Australia, with a market cap of A$392.14 million.

Operations: Magnetic Resources does not report any revenue segments.

Market Cap: A$392.14M

Magnetic Resources NL, with a market cap of A$392.14 million, is pre-revenue and engaged in mineral exploration in Western Australia. The company recently completed strong metallurgical test work at its Lady Julie Gold Project (LJGP), achieving a 97.5% recovery rate with an optimized flotation circuit. Despite being unprofitable and having less than a year of cash runway, Magnetic Resources benefits from no debt and short-term assets exceeding liabilities by A$11.45 million. Recent developments include advanced feasibility studies for LJGP, indicating potential for significant resource expansion and enhanced project value through concurrent underground mining operations alongside planned open pits.

ASX:MAU Financial Position Analysis as at Apr 2025
ASX:MAU Financial Position Analysis as at Apr 2025

Where To Now?

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.