Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
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Aug. 31, 2026 |
May 31, 2026 |
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| Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | $ 119,639 | $ 118,048 |
| ClarkDietrich | ||
| Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of ownership interest held in unconsolidated affiliates | 25.00% | |
| Sustainable Energy Solutions | ||
| Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of ownership interest held in unconsolidated affiliates | 49.00% | |
| WAVE | ||
| Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of ownership interest held in unconsolidated affiliates | 50.00% | |
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | $ 102,293 | $ 105,349 |
| Workhorse | ||
| Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
| Percent of ownership interest held in unconsolidated affiliates | 20.00% | |
| Serviacero Worthington | ||
| Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | ||
| Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates | $ 35,851 |
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