[THE INVESTOR] Samsung Electro-Mechanics, Samsung SDI and LG Electronics are the most favored stocks for January, said Daishin Securities on Dec. 31. 

Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ operating profit in the first quarter next year will advance to 383.1 billion won, picking up from this year on the back of high profitability of MLCC and effect of Samsung Electronics’ launch of Galaxy S10, said analyst Park Gang-ho.

Samsung SDI’s first-quarter operating profit will surge 218 percent from the same period this year to 228.7 billion won as small batteries and electronic materials maintain higher margins and larger batteries sell briskly. 

Meanwhile LG Electronics will enter a high season in the first quarter and expanding premium range of home appliances and televisions will highlight its attractive valuation, added the analyst.

By Hwang You-mee (glamazon@heraldcorp.com)