It was a small-cap that outperformed 199 other companies within the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) for share price growth in FY25.
That was ASX 200 gold mining share Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL), which rose 150% in FY25.
It has a market capitalisation of $3.32 billion.
But Regis Resources was not the only ASX small-cap share to shoot the lights out last year.
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How did ASX small-cap shares perform overall in FY25?
The S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index (ASX: XSO) shares lifted 9.24% and delivered total returns, including dividends, of 12.2% in FY25.
The small stocks held their own against the benchmark ASX 200 and the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) in FY25.
ASX All Ords shares rose by 9.47% and delivered total returns of 13.23% in FY25.
The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) increased by 9.97% and provided total returns of 13.81%, according to S&P Global data.
Let's check out some of the most impressive ASX small-cap shares for share price growth in FY25.
We've already mentioned Regis Resources, which ranked first among the top 5 ASX 200 shares for price growth in FY25.
But let's look outside the ASX 200, as there are more small-cap companies in the larger indexes like the All Ords (500 companies).
4 other ripper ASX small-cap shares of FY25
Here are four more ASX small-cap shares that outperformed the ASX 200 and All Ords in FY25.
Catalyst Metals Ltd (ASX: CYL)
Shares in ASX small-cap gold share Catalyst Metals ripped 362% higher to close at $5.22 apiece on 30 June.
Catalyst has a market cap of $1.3 billion. Catalyst shares sit within the S&P/ASX 300 Index (ASX: XKO).
It's no surprise to see ASX small-cap gold shares like Regis Resources and Catalyst Metals at the top of the charts following strong growth in the gold commodity price.
The gold price hit a record US$3,500.05 per ounce on 22 April.
The S&P/ASX All Ords Gold Index (ASX: XGD) soared 57% in FY25.
Catapult Group International Ltd (ASX: CAT)
This ASX small-cap tech share flew 210% skyward to close at $5.86 per share on 30 June.
Catapult Group has a market cap of $1.65 billion. This company is also within the ASX 300.
Catapult is a global sports data and analytics company.
It provides professional sporting teams with detailed real-time data to optimise athletes' performances.
Wilson Asset Management says Catapult shares are benefiting from "strong structural tailwinds and growing demand" for data.
Austal Ltd (ASX: ASB)
ASX small-cap industrial share, Austal, had a fantastic year, leaping 152% to $6.28 on 30 June.
Austal is a defence shipbuilder and services provider that builds ships for the Australian Navy and US Navy.
The company has a market cap of $2.47 billion. Austal shares entered the ASX 200 in the June 2025 rebalance.
The shipbuilder is benefiting from the rising global defence investment theme.
Generation Development Group Ltd (ASX: GDG)
ASX small-cap share Generation Development Group outperformed all of its rivals in the financials sector in FY25.
Yep, this retirement and general investment solutions provider even outdid Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares.
Generation Development Group shares soared 114% higher to $5.50 apiece on 30 June. (CBA shares rose by 45% in FY25.)
Generation Development Group shares have a market cap of $2 billion. The stock is in the ASX 200.
My colleague Samantha recently wrote about the hype around Generational Development shares.
