Simply Wall St
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Australian shares are expected to open slightly lower today, with futures indicating a modest drop, as global market sentiment remains cautious amid ongoing challenges in the tech sector. For investors willing to explore beyond well-known companies, penny stocks—typically smaller or newer firms—can offer intriguing possibilities. Despite being an older term, penny stocks still hold potential for growth and affordability when backed by strong financials; we’ll explore three such examples that stand out for their resilience and opportunity.
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Name |
Share Price |
Market Cap |
Financial Health Rating |
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Alfabs Australia (ASX:AAL) |
A$0.48 |
A$137.56M |
★★★★★☆ |
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Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) |
A$0.85 |
A$52.93M |
★★★★★★ |
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IVE Group (ASX:IGL) |
A$3.03 |
A$467.04M |
★★★★★☆ |
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MotorCycle Holdings (ASX:MTO) |
A$2.66 |
A$196.48M |
★★★★★★ |
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Veris (ASX:VRS) |
A$0.07 |
A$37.83M |
★★★★★★ |
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West African Resources (ASX:WAF) |
A$3.31 |
A$3.78B |
★★★★★★ |
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Service Stream (ASX:SSM) |
A$2.23 |
A$1.37B |
★★★★★★ |
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Australian Ethical Investment (ASX:AEF) |
A$4.66 |
A$528.54M |
★★★★★★ |
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MaxiPARTS (ASX:MXI) |
A$2.20 |
A$122.2M |
★★★★★★ |
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Hansen Technologies (ASX:HSN) |
A$4.73 |
A$966M |
★★★★★★ |
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We’re going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: BKI Investment Company Limited is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of A$1.42 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue of A$70.33 million from its securities industry segment.
Market Cap: A$1.42B
BKI Investment Company Limited, with a market cap of A$1.42 billion, reported a revenue increase to A$36.04 million for the half-year ending December 31, 2025. Despite being debt-free and having stable weekly volatility, BKI’s earnings growth of 6.3% over the past year did not outperform its industry peers. The company’s net profit margins have improved to 92.4%, yet its return on equity remains low at 4.5%. While dividends have increased recently, they are not well covered by earnings or free cash flow, indicating potential sustainability concerns despite the seasoned board’s oversight.
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Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Macmahon Holdings Limited offers surface and underground mining, mining support, and civil infrastructure services to companies in Australia and Southeast Asia, with a market cap of A$1.45 billion.