3 European Penny Stocks With Market Caps Up To €2B

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Mon, Jul 14, 2025, 2:05 AM 4 min read

The European stock markets have shown resilience, with key indices like the STOXX Europe 600 Index and major national indexes such as France’s CAC 40 and Germany’s DAX posting gains amid hopes for more trade deals. In this context, penny stocks—traditionally smaller or less-established companies—continue to capture investor interest as they can offer unique growth opportunities. While the term “penny stocks” might seem outdated, these investments remain relevant for those seeking potential value in under-the-radar firms with strong financial health and promising prospects.

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Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

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

Overview: Metsä Board Oyj operates in the folding boxboard, fresh fibre linerboard, and market pulp sectors both in Finland and internationally, with a market cap of €1.22 billion.

Operations: The company’s revenue from its folding boxboard, fresh fibre linerboard, and market pulp operations amounts to €1.94 billion.

Market Cap: €1.22B

Metsä Board Oyj, with a market cap of €1.22 billion and revenue of €1.94 billion, faces challenges due to weak demand for market pulp and U.S. import tariffs impacting paperboard sales. The company has taken steps to improve profitability by closing its Tako mill and transferring production to the Kyro mill, while also investing €60 million in the Simpele mill for enhanced print quality and sustainability efforts. Despite negative earnings growth over the past year, Metsä Board’s short-term assets comfortably cover both short- and long-term liabilities, offering some financial stability amidst operational adjustments.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Metsä Board Oyj stock in this financial health report.

• Understand Metsä Board Oyj’s earnings outlook by examining our growth report.

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

Overview: Getin Holding S.A. is a financial holding company involved in investment activities both in Poland and internationally, with a market cap of PLN106.46 million.