CPS Technologies And 2 Other US Penny Stocks To Watch Closely

Simply Wall St.
2024-12-19

As the U.S. stock market inches higher with investors eagerly awaiting the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, attention is drawn to a broader array of opportunities beyond the major indices. For those looking to invest in smaller or newer companies, penny stocks—despite their vintage name—can still offer surprising value. In this article, we explore three penny stocks that demonstrate financial strength and potential for long-term growth amidst current market conditions.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The United States

Name Share Price Market Cap Financial Health Rating
Inter & Co (NasdaqGS:INTR) $4.39 $1.94B ★★★★☆☆
QuantaSing Group (NasdaqGM:QSG) $3.08 $120.12M ★★★★★★
BAB (OTCPK:BABB) $0.9075 $6.35M ★★★★★★
Imperial Petroleum (NasdaqCM:IMPP) $2.88 $87.05M ★★★★★★
ZTEST Electronics (OTCPK:ZTST.F) $0.2392 $8.46M ★★★★★★
Golden Growers Cooperative (OTCPK:GGRO.U) $4.50 $67.38M ★★★★★★
Smith Micro Software (NasdaqCM:SMSI) $0.9971 $15.52M ★★★★★☆
CBAK Energy Technology (NasdaqCM:CBAT) $0.859 $75.24M ★★★★★☆
Zynerba Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqCM:ZYNE) $1.30 $65.6M ★★★★★☆
Safe Bulkers (NYSE:SB) $3.57 $387.6M ★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 720 stocks from our US Penny Stocks screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

CPS Technologies

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

Overview: CPS Technologies Corporation offers advanced material solutions across various sectors including transportation, automotive, energy, and aerospace with a market capitalization of $22.95 million.

Operations: The company's revenue of $21.94 million is generated from its production and sale of advanced material solutions.

Market Cap: $22.95M

CPS Technologies Corporation, with a market cap of US$22.95 million, faces challenges as it remains unprofitable despite generating US$21.94 million in revenue from advanced material solutions. The company has experienced a decline in revenue and net income compared to the previous year, reporting a net loss of US$1.04 million for the third quarter of 2024. However, CPS Technologies recently secured a significant US$12 million contract with an overseas semiconductor manufacturer for power module components used in high-speed rail and EV applications, offering potential growth opportunities. Additionally, its seasoned board provides stability amid management changes and financial restructuring efforts.

  • Navigate through the intricacies of CPS Technologies with our comprehensive balance sheet health report here.
  • Learn about CPS Technologies' historical performance here.
NasdaqCM:CPSH Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Dec 2024

AmeriServ Financial

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

Overview: AmeriServ Financial, Inc. is a bank holding company for AmeriServ Financial Bank, offering consumer, mortgage, and commercial financial products in the United States with a market cap of $46.91 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from Community Banking, which generated $63.78 million, supplemented by Wealth Management contributing $12.27 million, while the Investment/Parent segment recorded a loss of $17.24 million.

Market Cap: $46.91M

AmeriServ Financial, Inc., with a market cap of US$46.91 million, derives most revenue from Community Banking and Wealth Management, though it faces challenges with unprofitability and declining earnings over the past five years. Recent results show improved net income for Q3 2024 at US$1.18 million compared to US$0.647 million a year ago, reflecting modest growth in net interest income. The company maintains primarily low-risk funding through customer deposits and has an appropriate Loans to Deposits ratio of 86%. Despite these strengths, its negative return on equity highlights ongoing profitability issues amidst stable weekly volatility.

  • Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in AmeriServ Financial's financial health report.
  • Gain insights into AmeriServ Financial's historical outcomes by reviewing our past performance report.
NasdaqGM:ASRV Financial Position Analysis as at Dec 2024

BAB

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

Overview: BAB, Inc. franchises and licenses bagel and muffin retail units under the Big Apple Bagels, My Favorite Muffin, and SweetDuet trade names in the United States with a market cap of $6.35 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its restaurant segment, which amounts to $3.55 million.

Market Cap: $6.35M

BAB, Inc., with a market cap of US$6.35 million, shows promise in the penny stock arena through steady earnings growth of 23.1% over the past year, surpassing its 5-year average and industry benchmarks. The company is debt-free and maintains high-quality earnings with improved profit margins now at 15.3%. Despite revenue fluctuations, BAB's seasoned management and board provide stability, while short-term assets comfortably cover liabilities. Recent announcements include a special dividend of $0.02 per share alongside regular dividends, reflecting shareholder value focus amidst stable financial performance in recent quarters despite slight revenue declines.

  • Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of BAB stock in this financial health report.
  • Explore historical data to track BAB's performance over time in our past results report.
OTCPK:BABB Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Dec 2024

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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 NasdaqCM:CPSH NasdaqGM:ASRV and OTCPK:BABB.

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