Helloworld Travel And 2 Other ASX Penny Stocks To Watch

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The Australian stock market recently experienced a downturn, with the ASX200 hitting a seven-week low and sectors such as Health Care and Financials underperforming. In such fluctuating markets, investors often turn to penny stocks for their potential value and growth opportunities. Despite being an older term, penny stocks can still represent smaller or newer companies that offer financial strength and stability, making them intriguing prospects for those interested in exploring under-the-radar investments.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Australia

Name

Share Price

Market Cap

Financial Health Rating

Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO)

A$0.77

A$141.28M

★★★★☆☆

MaxiPARTS (ASX:MXI)

A$1.85

A$102.34M

★★★★★★

Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO)

A$1.81

A$291.55M

★★★★★★

Austin Engineering (ASX:ANG)

A$0.52

A$322.48M

★★★★★☆

LaserBond (ASX:LBL)

A$0.62

A$72.68M

★★★★★★

Navigator Global Investments (ASX:NGI)

A$1.665

A$815.98M

★★★★★☆

Perenti (ASX:PRN)

A$1.165

A$1.08B

★★★★★★

Atlas Pearls (ASX:ATP)

A$0.135

A$58.82M

★★★★★★

Joyce (ASX:JYC)

A$4.33

A$127.72M

★★★★★★

Centrepoint Alliance (ASX:CAF)

A$0.31

A$61.65M

★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 1,033 stocks from our ASX Penny Stocks screener.

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

Helloworld Travel

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

Overview: Helloworld Travel Limited is a travel distribution company that operates in Australia, New Zealand, and internationally, with a market cap of A$291.55 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include A$158.66 million from Australian travel operations, A$37.71 million from New Zealand travel operations, A$16.74 million from transport, logistics and warehousing, and A$3.74 million from travel operations in the rest of the world.

Market Cap: A$291.55M

Helloworld Travel has demonstrated strong financial performance, with earnings growing significantly by 59.4% over the past year, surpassing both its five-year average growth rate of 16.9% and the broader hospitality industry. The company is debt-free, with short-term assets exceeding both long-term and short-term liabilities, highlighting a solid balance sheet. Despite trading at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value and below analyst price targets suggesting potential upside, Helloworld's dividend history remains unstable. The management team and board are experienced, contributing to high-quality earnings amidst stable weekly volatility in stock performance.