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Inventories
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025
Inventories  
Inventories

Note 4. Inventories

Inventories are stated at lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using a weighted average cost method for raw materials (including scrap and purchased steel substrate) and supplies, and on a first-in, first-out basis for other inventory. Inventory consisted of the following (in thousands):

September 30,

December 31,

2025

2024

Raw materials

$

1,430,372

$

1,323,920

Supplies

809,833

805,035

Work in progress

372,263

269,031

Finished goods

583,192

715,747

Total inventories

$

3,195,660

$

3,113,733