ASX Penny Stocks: Critica And 2 Other Promising Investment Opportunities
October 5, 2025
The Australian market has recently experienced a mix of bullish sentiment and consolidation, with shares showing a slight decline amid fluctuating indices and commodity prices. In this context, the concept of penny stocks—though somewhat outdated—remains relevant as it encompasses smaller or newer companies that can offer unique investment opportunities. By focusing on those with strong financial health and potential for growth, investors can uncover promising prospects in this niche segment.
Name |
Share Price |
Market Cap |
Financial Health Rating |
Alfabs Australia (ASX:AAL) |
A$0.48 |
A$137.56M |
★★★★★☆ |
EZZ Life Science Holdings (ASX:EZZ) |
A$2.48 |
A$116.99M |
★★★★★★ |
Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) |
A$0.795 |
A$49.5M |
★★★★★★ |
IVE Group (ASX:IGL) |
A$2.84 |
A$437.26M |
★★★★★☆ |
MotorCycle Holdings (ASX:MTO) |
A$3.20 |
A$236.18M |
★★★★★★ |
Pureprofile (ASX:PPL) |
A$0.042 |
A$49.13M |
★★★★★★ |
Veris (ASX:VRS) |
A$0.075 |
A$38.83M |
★★★★★★ |
West African Resources (ASX:WAF) |
A$3.04 |
A$3.47B |
★★★★★★ |
Praemium (ASX:PPS) |
A$0.77 |
A$367.84M |
★★★★★★ |
Service Stream (ASX:SSM) |
A$2.28 |
A$1.4B |
★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 424 stocks from our ASX Penny Stocks screener.
We’ll examine a selection from our screener results.
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Critica Limited (ASX:CRI) is involved in the exploration and development of mineral resources in Australia, with a market cap of A$75.55 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its operations in Australia, amounting to A$0.17 million.
Market Cap: A$75.55M
Critica Limited, with a market cap of A$75.55 million, is pre-revenue and currently unprofitable, reporting a net loss of A$3.75 million for the year ending June 30, 2025. Despite reducing losses over the past five years and maintaining no debt, its financial stability is challenged by an auditor’s going concern doubts due to limited cash runway under a year. The company has experienced decreased volatility in its stock but lacks an experienced board and management team. Short-term assets exceed both short- and long-term liabilities, providing some balance sheet strength amidst these challenges.
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Hearts and Minds Investments (ASX:HM1) is an Australian listed investment company with a market cap of A$799.15 million, focusing on generating long-term capital growth through a concentrated portfolio of high-conviction ideas from leading fund managers.
Operations: The company’s revenue is derived entirely from its investment activities, totaling A$161.68 million.
Market Cap: A$799.15M
Hearts and Minds Investments, with a market cap of A$799.15 million, has shown robust financial performance, reporting revenue of A$165.48 million and net income of A$106.82 million for the year ending June 30, 2025. The company boasts a strong balance sheet with no debt and short-term assets significantly exceeding liabilities. Its earnings growth rate of 109.7% surpasses both its historical average and industry benchmarks, while maintaining stable weekly volatility at 3%. Although its return on equity is considered low at 13.6%, the price-to-earnings ratio suggests good value relative to the broader Australian market.
Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Wildcat Resources Limited is a mineral exploration company based in Australia with a market capitalization of A$294.13 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue of A$1.53 million from its operations in Australia.
Market Cap: A$294.13M
Wildcat Resources, with a market cap of A$294.13 million, remains pre-revenue despite generating A$1.53 million in the past year. The company is unprofitable, with losses increasing over the last five years and expected to continue declining by an average of 36.1% annually for the next three years. However, Wildcat’s financial stability is supported by its debt-free status and sufficient cash runway exceeding one year based on current free cash flow trends. Recent leadership changes include appointing Jairo Bernal as CFO, bringing extensive experience in mining finance and operations to guide future strategic developments.
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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:CRI ASX:HM1 and ASX:WC8.
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