Hansen Technologies And 2 Other ASX Penny Stocks To Consider

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Over the last 7 days, the Australian market has dropped 1.5%, but it has risen by 19% over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 12% per annum in the coming years. For investors interested in smaller or newer companies, penny stocks — despite their somewhat outdated name — can still offer surprising value and potential for growth. In this article, we will explore several penny stocks that stand out for their financial strength and long-term potential amidst current market conditions.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Australia

Name

Share Price

Market Cap

Financial Health Rating

LaserBond (ASX:LBL)

A$0.61

A$66.82M

★★★★★★

Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO)

A$0.80

A$126.84M

★★★★☆☆

MaxiPARTS (ASX:MXI)

A$1.87

A$100.95M

★★★★★★

Austin Engineering (ASX:ANG)

A$0.55

A$310.07M

★★★★★☆

Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO)

A$1.845

A$298M

★★★★★★

Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI)

A$1.72

A$833.14M

★★★★★☆

Perenti (ASX:PRN)

A$1.19

A$1.1B

★★★★★★

Atlas Pearls (ASX:ATP)

A$0.135

A$58.82M

★★★★★★

GTN (ASX:GTN)

A$0.47

A$92.11M

★★★★★★

Joyce (ASX:JYC)

A$3.915

A$115.04M

★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1,031 stocks from our ASX Penny Stocks screener.

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Hansen Technologies

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

Overview: Hansen Technologies Limited develops, integrates, and supports billing systems software for the energy, utilities, communications, and media sectors with a market cap of A$1.00 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from its billing segment, which accounts for A$347.61 million.

Market Cap: A$1B

Hansen Technologies, with a market cap of A$1 billion, has shown stable weekly volatility over the past year and is trading below its estimated fair value. Despite having high-quality earnings, Hansen reported a decrease in net profit margin from 13.7% to 6% and negative earnings growth last year, primarily due to the acquisition of the loss-making PowerCloud business in Germany. This decline is temporary, as the company expects to restore profitability by the end of FY25. The management team is relatively new with an average tenure of 0.8 years, while the board remains experienced. That said, Mr. Andrew Alexander Hansen has held the positions of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer since 1993. Recent developments include securing a contract with Area Nett AS in Norway for its Customer Information System and announcing dividends amidst declining profits compared to the previous year’s figures.