Best Penny Stocks Under 5 Cents Right Now

It can be difficult to find a deal in the stock market regardless of current market conditions. For the last decade, stocks have traded well above historical average P/E ratios. Fortunately there are still a handful of undervalued stocks in corners of the market that most investors ignore. These penny stocks all have a super-low share price of $0.05 or less and are sorted by average trading volume in dollars. These companies are considered the most actively-traded stocks priced under $0.05.

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Sintx Technologies stock logo

#1 - Sintx Technologies

NASDAQ:SINT
Stock Price:
$0.04
P/E Ratio:
-0.01
Market Cap:
$880,000.00
Average Trading Volume:
23.14 million shares
Consensus Rating:
Hold (0 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
N/A
Sintx Technologies, Inc., an advanced ceramics company, engages in the research, development, and commercialization of medical devices manufactured with silicon nitride for biomedical, technical, and antipathogenic applications in the United States. It provides solid and porous silicon nitride; silicon nitrite powder; and silicon nitride coating products, as well as silicon nitride composite materials, polyetheretherketone, and polyetherketoneketone. The company was formerly known as Amedica Corporation. Sintx Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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#2 - Aravive

NASDAQ:ARAV
Stock Price:
$0.04
P/E Ratio:
-0.04
Market Cap:
$2.95 million
Average Trading Volume:
4.25 million shares
Consensus Rating:
Hold (0 Buy Ratings, 4 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
$13.50 (33,565.8% Upside)
Aravive, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, develops transformative treatments for life-threatening diseases, including cancer and fibrosis in the United States. Its lead product candidate is batiraxcept, an ultrahigh-affinity, decoy protein that targets the GAS6-AXL signaling pathway, which is in Phase III clinical trial for the treatment of platinum- resistant recurrent ovarian cancer; and in Phase Ib/II clinical trial for the treatment of clear cell renal cell carcinoma and pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The company also develops AVB-S6, a soluble Fc-fusion protein to block the activation of the GAS6-AXL signaling pathway. It has a license and collaboration agreement with WuXi Biologics (Hong Kong) Limited to identify and develop novel high-affinity bispecific antibodies targeting cancer and fibrosis; and license agreement with 3D Medicines Inc. to develop products that contain batiraxcept as the sole drug substance for the treatment of human oncological diseases in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. The company was formerly known as Versartis, Inc. and changed its name to Aravive, Inc. in October 2018. Aravive, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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#3 - Vaxxinity

NASDAQ:VAXX
Stock Price:
$0.05
P/E Ratio:
-0.11
Market Cap:
$6.08 million
Average Trading Volume:
1.59 million shares
Consensus Rating:
Buy (1 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
$7.00 (14,483.3% Upside)
Vaxxinity, Inc., a biotechnology company, focuses on developing product candidates for human use in the fields of neurology, cardiovascular diseases, and coronaviruses in the United States. The company engages in developing UB-311 that targets toxic forms of aggregated amyloid-b in the brain to fight Alzheimer's disease (AD) that is in phase 2 clinical trial; UB-312 that targets toxic forms of aggregated a-synuclein in the brain to fight Parkinson's disease and other synucleinopathies, such as Lewy body dementia and multiple system atrophy that is in phase 1 clinical trial; and VXX-301, an anti-tau product candidate for various neurodegenerative conditions, including AD. It is also developing UB-313 that targets calcitonin gene-related peptide to fight migraines; VXX-401 that targets proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 serine protease to lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiac events; and UB-612 for neutralizing the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is in phase 3 clinical trial. Vaxxinity, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Merritt Island, Florida.
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#4 - Better Therapeutics

NASDAQ:BTTX
Stock Price:
$0.01
P/E Ratio:
-0.01
Market Cap:
$607,000.00
Average Trading Volume:
4.66 million shares
Consensus Rating:
Buy (2 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
$6.00 (49,161.1% Upside)
Better Therapeutics, Inc., a prescription digital therapeutics company, develops a form of cognitive behavioral therapy to address the causes of cardiometabolic diseases. The company's lead product candidate is BT-001, an investigational PDT platform to treat type 2 diabetes. It also develops software-based prescription digital therapeutics platform candidates for treating diabetes, heart disease, and other cardiometabolic conditions. In addition, the company's clinical development candidates are intended to treat cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, and chronic kidney disease. Its product pipeline also includes BT-002, which intends glycemic control for hypertension; BT-003 to reduce LDL cholesterol in patients with hyperlipidemia; and BT-004, which intends to explore the impact of treatment on liver health in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis/non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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#5 - Invitae

NYSE:NVTA
Stock Price:
$0.00
P/E Ratio:
0.00
Market Cap:
$160,000.00
Average Trading Volume:
23.72 million shares
Consensus Rating:
Strong Sell (0 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, 3 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
$1.00 (166,566.7% Upside)
Invitae Corporation, a medical genetics company, that provides genetic information to improve healthcare of people in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company offers genetic tests in various clinical areas, including hereditary cancer, precision oncology, women's health, rare diseases, and pharmacogenomics; digital health solutions; and health data services. It serves patients, healthcare providers, biopharma companies, and other partners. The company was formerly known as Locus Development, Inc. and changed its name to Invitae Corporation in 2012. Invitae Corporation was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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#6 - Evofem Biosciences

NASDAQ:EVFM
Stock Price:
$0.01
P/E Ratio:
0.00
Market Cap:
$791,000.00
Average Trading Volume:
800,251 shares
Consensus Rating:
Hold (0 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
N/A
Evofem Biosciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, develops and commercializes various products to address unmet needs in women's sexual and reproductive health. Its commercial product is Phexxi, a vaginal gel for the prevention of pregnancy. The company is also involved in the development of EVO100 for the prevention of chlamydia and gonorrhea in Women, and EVO200 for the prevention of recurrent bacterial vaginosis. Evofem Biosciences, Inc. is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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#7 - Movella

NASDAQ:MVLA
Stock Price:
$0.03
Market Cap:
$1.52 million
Average Trading Volume:
124,291 shares
Consensus Rating:
Buy (3 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
$2.45 (8,066.7% Upside)
Movella Holdings Inc. operates as a full-stack provider of sensors, software, and analytics that enable the digitization of movement in the United States. Its real-time character movement in digital environments transforms movement into digital data that provides actionable insights. The company offers Xsens 3D Body Motion Systems comprises wearable sensor systems and motion capture solutions, including MVN Animate or MVN Analyze software, a full-body wearable sensor system, which captures the motion of the human body. It also provides Xsens sensor modules that enables customers to accelerate the development of motion-based applications; and DOT wearables for analysis and reporting of human kinematics. In addition, the company offers Kinduct human performance platform that provides biomechanical, biometric, and objective data for athletic performance, wellness, and injury risk. It serves the entertainment, health and sports, and automation and mobility markets. Movella Holdings Inc. is based in Henderson, Nevada.

#8 - SQZ Biotechnologies

OTCMKTS:SQZB
Stock Price:
$0.02 (-$0.01)
P/E Ratio:
-0.01
Market Cap:
$619,000.00
Average Trading Volume:
171,246 shares
Consensus Rating:
Hold (0 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
N/A
SQZ Biotechnologies Company, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, develops cell therapies for patients with cancer, autoimmune, infectious diseases, and other serious conditions. Its lead product candidate is SQZ-PBMC-HPV, from its SQZ Antigen Presenting Cells platform, which is in a Phase I clinical trial as a monotherapy and in combination with immuno-oncology agents for the treatment of HPV16+ advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including cervical, head-and-neck, anal, penile, vulvar, and vaginal cancer. The company also develops SQZ-AAC-HPV, which is in a Phase I clinical trial for the treatment of HPV16+ advanced or metastatic solid tumors in monotherapy and in combinations with immune-oncology agents. Its additional platforms in development are SQZ Activating Antigen Carriers; and SQZ Tolerizing Antigen Carriers. The Company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts.
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#9 - Nemaura Medical

NASDAQ:NMRD
Stock Price:
$0.03
P/E Ratio:
-0.08
Market Cap:
$1.26 million
Average Trading Volume:
78,578 shares
Consensus Rating:
Buy (1 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
$2.50 (7,938.6% Upside)
Nemaura Medical Inc., a medical technology company, manufactures continuous glucose monitoring system in the United States. It offers sugarBEAT, a non-invasive continuous glucose monitoring device for use by persons with Type I and Type II diabetes, as well as screen pre-diabetic patients. The company also offers proBEAT, a wellness guidance notes, that provide prompts and educate users on factors affecting blood sugar profiles, as well as conducts diabetes prevention and reversal programs. Nemaura Medical Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in New York, New York.
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#10 - MetaWorks Platforms

OTCMKTS:MWRK
Stock Price:
$0.02
Market Cap:
$1.89 million
Average Trading Volume:
118,888 shares
Consensus Rating:
Hold (0 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
N/A
MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. provides blockchain and Web3 development platform. It offers turnkey set of services for companies to develop and integrate blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies into their business operations. The company provides business development and technical services; blockchain and technology program management services; customer development services; business launch services; and post-business launch support services. The company was formerly known as CurrencyWorks Inc. and changed its name to MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. in August 2022. MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Fairfield, California.
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#11 - ProSomnus

NASDAQ:OSA
Stock Price:
$0.03
P/E Ratio:
-0.02
Market Cap:
$504,000.00
Average Trading Volume:
65,686 shares
Consensus Rating:
Moderate Buy (2 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
$2.33 (7,946.0% Upside)
ProSomnus, Inc. operates as a medical technology company that develops, manufactures, and markets precision intraoral medical devices for treating and managing patients with obstructive sleep apnea. The company sells its products to sleep dentists, sleep physicians, primary care providers, otolaryngologists, and other integrated healthcare service providers through a direct sales force. ProSomnus, Inc. is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.
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#12 - Evelo Biosciences

NASDAQ:EVLO
Stock Price:
$0.04 (-$0.01)
P/E Ratio:
0.00
Market Cap:
$759,000.00
Average Trading Volume:
39,105 shares
Consensus Rating:
Hold (0 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
N/A
Evelo Biosciences, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, focuses on discovering and developing oral medicines that act on immune cells in the small intestine with systemic effects. It is developing EDP1815, a whole-microbe product candidate, which has completed a Phase 2 trial for the treatment of psoriais; and is in Phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of atopic dermatitis. The company is also developing EDP1867, a non-live pharmaceutical preparation for single strain of Veillonella parvula, which is in Phase 1b clinical trial; EDP2939, an investigational oral biologic for the potential treatment of inflammatory diseases; and EDP1908, a product candidate for oncology. Evelo Biosciences, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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#13 - Eguana Technologies

OTCMKTS:EGTYF
Stock Price:
$0.01
Average Trading Volume:
90,465 shares
Consensus Rating:
Hold (0 Buy Ratings, 3 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
$0.90 (8,233.3% Upside)
Eguana Technologies Inc. designs and manufactures residential and commercial energy storage systems for fuel cell, photovoltaic, and battery applications in Canada, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the United States. The company provides its products under the Enduro, Evolve, and Elevate brand names. The company was formerly known as Sustainable Energy Technologies Ltd. and changed its name to Eguana Technologies Inc. in September 2013. Eguana Technologies Inc. is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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#14 - Horizonte Minerals

OTCMKTS:HZMMF
Stock Price:
$0.00 (-$0.00)
Average Trading Volume:
57,693 shares
Consensus Rating:
Hold (0 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
N/A
Horizonte Minerals Plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration and development of mineral projects in Brazil. The company primarily explores for nickel deposits, as well as cobalt deposits. It holds 100% interest in the Araguaia ferronickel; and the Vermelho Nickel-Cobalt project in the eastern part of the Carajás mining district. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
PT Sarana Menara Nusantara Tbk. stock logo

#15 - PT Sarana Menara Nusantara Tbk.

OTCMKTS:SMNUF
Stock Price:
$0.03
P/E Ratio:
0.00
Average Trading Volume:
6,367 shares
Consensus Rating:
Hold (0 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
N/A
PT Sarana Menara Nusantara Tbk. owns and operates telecommunication towers for wireless operators in Indonesia. It operates through two segments, Tower Rental, and Other Services. The company offers wireline telecommunication services to provide internet broadband and virtual private network; fiber to the home (FTTH) telecommunication services to build and manage fiber optic infrastructure; and very small aperture terminal (VSAT) solution to facilitate telecommunication services using satellite technology to remote locations. It also offers telecommunication equipment trading, construction, and installation services; system communication data, internet interconnection, satellite telecommunication, payment, hosting and related services. In addition, the company owns and rents real estate properties; trades in various goods; and wholesales and retails computer and computer equipment. Further, it engages in the management consulting; electrical power support; and electric power generation activities. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Kudus, Indonesia. PT Sarana Menara Nusantara Tbk. is a subsidiary of PT Sapta Adhikari Investama.
Kaspien stock logo

#16 - Kaspien

NASDAQ:KSPN
Stock Price:
$0.01
P/E Ratio:
0.00
Market Cap:
$47,000.00
Average Trading Volume:
18,356 shares
Consensus Rating:
Buy (1 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
N/A
Kaspien Holdings Inc. operates an e-commerce services provider. Its platform of software and services enable brand's online distribution channel on digital marketplaces, such as Amazon, Walmart, Target, and others. The company's technology-enabled retailer that delivers brand partners across Amazon.com US, Amazon.com Canada, Target.com, and Walmart.com online marketplaces. The company was formerly known as Trans World Entertainment Corporation and changed its name to Kaspien Holdings Inc. in September 2020. Kaspien Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
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#17 - LZG International

OTCMKTS:LZGI
Stock Price:
$0.01
Market Cap:
$1.31 million
Average Trading Volume:
7,221 shares
Consensus Rating:
Buy (1 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
$5.00 (66,566.7% Upside)
LZG International, Inc. operates as an artificial intelligence (AI) solutions company. The company offers AI solutions to empower the enterprise stars of tomorrow. Its technologies and advanced data services transform continuous learning, narrative reasoning, language models, and cloud and blockchain technologies into auditable, explainable, and easy to integrate AI solutions. The company was formerly known as LazyGrocer.Com, Inc. and changed its name to LZG International, Inc. in August 2009. LZG International, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is based in New York, New York. As of March 14, 2024, LZG International, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Genius Group Limited.
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#18 - Sonic Foundry

NASDAQ:SOFO
Stock Price:
$0.00
P/E Ratio:
0.00
Market Cap:
$4,000.00
Average Trading Volume:
28,742 shares
Consensus Rating:
Hold (0 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings)
Consensus Price Target:
N/A
Sonic Foundry, Inc. provides video capture, management, and streaming solutions in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. The company offers Video Capture solutions, including Mediasite Recorder and Recorder Pro that are built-in room appliances used in schedule-based capture and advanced audio/video integration; Mediasite Mobile Recorders, a portable recording device used to capture and stream broadcast-quality video; Mediasite Mosaic & Mosaic Pro that allows instructors, employees, and students to create videos, screencasts, and slideshows from their computers or mobile devices; and Mediasite Capture, a browser-based recording application that provides users a quick way to record their camera, microphone, and desktop. It also provides Video Management and Delivery solutions to manage, search, analyze, publish, and stream video content; Vidable, an AI powered solution that turns an organization's video libraries into dynamic knowledge base; Global Learning Exchange that provides students to access higher education in a flexible, cost effective, and locally supported environment; and Mediasite Cloud, a Software as a Service solution to host and manage customers' content. It markets its products to educational institutions, corporations, and government entities through reseller networks, direct sales, and partnerships with system integrators. Sonic Foundry, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.

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