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Discontinued Operations - Summary of Financial Results from Discontinued Operations of Worthington Steel (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2023
Other income (expense)    
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest $ (82,841) $ (143,419)
Discontinued Operations    
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Net sales 1,670,027 3,497,896
Cost of goods sold 1,481,731 3,158,172
Gross profit 188,296 339,724
Selling, general and administrative expense 74,908 141,754
Impairment of long-lived assets 1,401 2,112
Restructuring and other income, net   (4,204)
Separation costs 18,521 17,514
Operating income 93,466 182,548
Other income (expense)    
Miscellaneous income, net 1,016 3,270
Interest expense, net (3,706) (8,461)
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate 12,735 7,725
Earnings before income taxes 103,511 185,082
Income tax expense 20,670 41,663
Net earnings 82,841 143,419
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest 7,460 12,642
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest $ 75,381 $ 130,777