Mannatech a Company of Destiny

Mannatech

What exactly is glyconutrient technology? According to nutritional supplement provider Mannatech, it's the use of plant extracts to enhance cell-to-cell communication and overall physical health. It's a revolution akin to the invention of the personal computer or the digital video disc, the company claims.Located in the Dallas suburb of Coppell, Tex., Mannatech has a network of more than 400,000 sales reps pitching products such as its GlycoLEAN Body System, a package of powdered drink mixes and vitamins that cost $170 a month. The company's sales have more than doubled to $300 million in the past two years. Its stock price, too, has doubled to a recent $16 per share.
Company Info
STOCK INFO
MTEX
Market Value*
$ 537.2 MILLION
Total Return*
(1-yr.) 91.3% (3-yr.) 659.2%
2004 sales
$ 294.5 MILLION
Sales Growth
(1-yr.) 54.2% (3-yr.) 32.1%
Net income*
$ 19.6 MILLION
Net Income Growth
(1-yr.) 122.4% (3-yr.) 221.8%
Net Margin*
6.6%
Return on Equity*
33.2%
Return on Invested Capital*
34.8%
Industry
HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS
CORPORATE WEB SITE
*Trailing 12 months
Company data as of 4/29/05
provided by Standard & Poor's Compustat

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