TTM Technologies (TTMI), EXL (EXLS) Named Top Services Picks; GEO Group (GEO) Flagged as Avoid

StockStory's analysis on May 29, 2026 identified two business services stocks with strong fundamentals and one to avoid, amid a sector that has outpaced the S&P 500 by 6.7 percentage points over six months. TTM Technologies (NAS: TTMI), a printed circuit board manufacturer with a $19.5 billion market cap, trades at $188.40 per share, or 42.7 times forward earnings. The report highlighted its attractive business quality without disclosing specifics. EXL (NAS: EXLS), a data analytics and AI-powered operations provider valued at $4.45 billion, was named a top pick at $29.31, carrying a forward P/E of 12.6. In contrast, GEO Group (NYSE: GEO), which operates secure facilities globally with a $3.03 billion market cap, was flagged for caution. The stock trades at $22.95, a 1 times forward price-to-sales multiple. Specific risks were not detailed, with the firm urging investors to read its full research.