Segment Information - Reconciliation of Earnings from Operations to Earnings Before Income Tax and Earnings from Unconsolidated Affiliates (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
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Aug. 31, 2026 |
Aug. 31, 2025 |
Aug. 31, 2024 |
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| Earnings from operations | $ 143.6 | $ 360.1 | $ 324.5 |
| Interest and foreign exchange | 65.0 | 75.7 | 100.8 |
| Earnings before income tax and earnings from unconsolidated affiliates | 78.6 | 284.4 | 223.7 |
| Operating Segments | |||
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| Earnings from operations | 259.9 | 491.1 | 450.6 |
| Corporate | |||
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| Earnings from operations | (116.3) | (131.0) | (126.1) |
| Manufacturing | Operating Segments | |||
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| Earnings from operations | 120.8 | 377.4 | 358.9 |
| Leasing & Fleet Management | Operating Segments | |||
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| Earnings from operations | $ 139.1 | $ 113.7 | $ 91.7 |
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