ASX Penny Stocks To Watch In May 2025
The ASX200 is set to open slightly lower, reflecting a cautious sentiment despite strong gains on Wall Street, driven by robust Big Tech earnings. Penny stocks, while often considered a niche segment of the market, continue to offer intriguing opportunities for investors seeking growth at accessible price points. These smaller or newer companies can present significant potential when backed by sound financial health and fundamentals.
Name
Share Price
Market Cap
Financial Health Rating
CTI Logistics (ASX:CLX)
A$1.695
A$136.52M
★★★★☆☆
Accent Group (ASX:AX1)
A$1.885
A$1.07B
★★★★☆☆
EZZ Life Science Holdings (ASX:EZZ)
A$1.405
A$66.28M
★★★★★★
IVE Group (ASX:IGL)
A$2.62
A$403.96M
★★★★★☆
GTN (ASX:GTN)
A$0.60
A$115.38M
★★★★★★
West African Resources (ASX:WAF)
A$2.32
A$2.64B
★★★★★★
Bisalloy Steel Group (ASX:BIS)
A$3.30
A$156.59M
★★★★★★
Regal Partners (ASX:RPL)
A$2.06
A$692.5M
★★★★★★
Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI)
A$1.65
A$808.63M
★★★★★☆
NRW Holdings (ASX:NWH)
A$2.73
A$1.25B
★★★★★☆
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Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: 88 Energy Limited is involved in the exploration and production of oil and gas properties in the United States and Namibia, with a market cap of A$43.40 million.
Operations: 88 Energy Limited currently does not report any specific revenue segments.
Market Cap: A$43.4M
88 Energy Limited, with a market cap of A$43.40 million, is pre-revenue and currently unprofitable, having reported a net loss of A$32.82 million for 2024. Despite being debt-free and having experienced management and board teams, the company has less than a year of cash runway based on current free cash flow trends. The stock has shown high volatility recently and was dropped from the S&P/ASX Emerging Companies Index in March 2025. Short-term assets comfortably cover liabilities, yet its negative return on equity reflects ongoing financial challenges ahead of its upcoming earnings release on May 5, 2025.
Jump into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of 88 Energy.
Explore historical data to track 88 Energy's performance over time in our past results report.
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Emerald Resources NL focuses on the exploration and development of mineral reserves in Cambodia and Australia, with a market cap of A$2.71 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its Mine Operations segment, which accounts for A$427.32 million.
Market Cap: A$2.71B
Emerald Resources NL, with a market cap of A$2.71 billion, has demonstrated robust financial health and growth. The company reported half-year sales of A$239.73 million, up from A$176.75 million the previous year, and net income increased to A$59.67 million from A$43.31 million. Its earnings have grown significantly over the past five years at an average rate of 60.9% per year, though recent growth has slowed to 32.2%. Emerald's debt is well covered by operating cash flow and its short-term assets exceed both short-term and long-term liabilities, highlighting strong liquidity management in the mining sector.
Dive into the specifics of Emerald Resources here with our thorough balance sheet health report.
Explore Emerald Resources' analyst forecasts in our growth report.
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Plenti Group Limited operates in the fintech lending and investment sector in Australia, with a market capitalization of A$151.81 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue of A$83.84 million from its financial services segment.
Market Cap: A$151.81M
Plenti Group Limited, with a market cap of A$151.81 million, operates in the fintech sector and is currently unprofitable. Despite this, it has shown positive cash flow growth of 69.2% annually and maintains a sufficient cash runway for over three years. The company's short-term assets (A$2.4 billion) comfortably cover both its short-term (A$45 million) and long-term liabilities (A$2.3 billion). However, Plenti's high net debt to equity ratio of 11,169.4% is concerning despite improvements from previous levels. Earnings are forecasted to grow significantly at 89.64% per year but remain speculative given current profitability challenges.
Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Plenti Group's financial health report.
Gain insights into Plenti Group's outlook and expected performance with our report on the company's earnings estimates.
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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.
Companies discussed in this article include ASX:88E ASX:EMR and ASX:PLT.
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