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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES    
Net Earnings $ 396,936 $ 400,540
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, Net of Effect of Non-Cash Activity    
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization 116,661 111,347
Deferred Income Tax Provision 1,457 9,324
Stock Compensation Expense 14,221 15,356
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Joint Venture (21,979) (22,790)
Distributions from Joint Venture 0 7,000
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities    
Accounts and Notes Receivable 20,606 9,452
Inventories (17,277) (27,137)
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (15,175) 3,278
Other Assets (18,041) (19,428)
Income Taxes Payable (Receivable) 8,371 13,607
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 485,780 500,549
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES    
Additions to Property, Plant, and Equipment (146,975) (87,848)
Acquisition Spending (24,881) (55,053)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (171,856) (142,901)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES    
Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facility 100,000 222,000
Repayment of Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facility (185,000) (272,000)
Repayment of Term Loan (7,500) (7,500)
Dividends Paid to Stockholders (25,373) (26,692)
Purchase and Retirement of Common Stock (201,276) (248,852)
Payment of Excise Tax on Purchases and Retirements of Common Stock (3,331) 0
Proceeds from Stock Option Exercises 6,260 11,560
Shares Redeemed to Settle Employee Taxes on Stock Compensation (1,456) (2,494)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (317,676) (323,978)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (3,752) 33,670
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 34,925 15,242
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 31,173 $ 48,912