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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2023
Aug. 31, 2022
Aug. 31, 2021
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure, Table
Fiscal Year
Summary Compensation Table Total
PEO(1)
Compensation Actually Paid to PEO(1)(2)
Average Summary Compensation Table Total for Non-PEO NEOs(1)
Average Compensation Actually Paid to Non-PEO NEOs (1)(2)
Value of Initial Fixed $100 Investment Based On:
Net Income
(in 000s)(4)
Global Adjusted EBITDA Post-GRP (in 000s)(5)
Total Shareholder Return (3)
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return (3)
(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)
2024$3,660,174$4,970,863$1,076,687 $1,363,462 $136.49 $141.98$69,644$108,567 
2023$2,458,653$2,715,405$817,106 $865,284 $109.96 $121.63$65,993$94,734 
2022$3,632,413$3,455,230$945,276 $723,034 $95.05 $118.07$67,329$93,258 
2021$3,729,888$4,241,228$1,267,213 $1,490,577 $118.59 $145.58$70,229$105,932 
      
Company Selected Measure Name Global Adjusted EBITDA Post-GRP      
Named Executive Officers, Footnote
Fiscal Year
Principal Executive Officer (“PEO”)
Non-PEO NEOs
2024Steven A. Brass
Sara K. Hyzer, Jeffrey G. Lindeman, William B. Noble, and Patricia Q. Olsem
2023Steven A. BrassJay W. Rembolt, Sara K. Hyzer, Phenix Q. Kiamilev, Jeffrey G. Lindeman, and Patricia Q. Olsem
2022Garry O. RidgeSteven A. Brass, Jay W. Rembolt, Phenix Q. Kiamilev, and Patricia Q. Olsem
2021Garry O. Ridge
Steven A. Brass, Jay W. Rembolt, William B. Noble, and Patricia Q. Olsem
      
PEO Total Compensation Amount $ 3,660,174 $ 2,458,653 $ 3,632,413 $ 3,729,888
PEO Actually Paid Compensation Amount $ 4,970,863 2,715,405 3,455,230 4,241,228
Adjustment To PEO Compensation, Footnote In calculating the “compensation actually paid” amounts reflected in these columns, the fair value or change in fair value, as applicable, of the equity award adjustments included in such calculations were computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. Time-vested RSU grant date fair values are calculated using the stock price as of the date of grant. In accordance with the relevant rules, the fair values were remeasured as of the end of each fiscal year and as of each vesting date, during the years displayed in the table, using the stock price as of fiscal year end and as of each vesting date, respectively. Performance-based market share unit (“MSU”) fair values are calculated based on the Monte-Carlo valuation model as of the date of grant. Adjustments have been made using performance-based market share unit fair values as of each measurement date using the stock price as of the measurement date and updated Monte-Carlo assumptions. In last year’s proxy statement, column d for fiscal year 2023 in the table below reflected MSUs granted in fiscal year 2020 at the fair value of the Company’s stock price as of fiscal year end 2023. However, the fair values for such MSUs should have reflected zero (i.e., forfeited or canceled) because the performance was assessed over the applicable three-year measurement period, and the level required for vesting was not achieved. Accordingly, the amounts presented below for fiscal year 2023 have been adjusted by ($429,311) for the PEO and ($70,091) as the average for the non-PEOs. With respect to forfeited or canceled MSUs due to service periods not met, such values are reflected in column g below, and the amount shown has been revised to reflect the average of non-PEOs or ($19,690) instead of the one non-PEO of ($98,449) that was stated in last year’s proxy statement. Performance-vested restricted stock (“PSU”) fair values are valued at zero at each respective measurement date, given all outstanding PSUs were accrued at and estimated to be earned below threshold (i.e., all shares forfeited) as of each respective measurement date. We provide information regarding the assumptions used to calculate the valuation of the awards in Notes 13 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on October 21, 2024.
In the calculation of “Compensation Actually Paid” and presented in the table, the following amounts were deducted and added:

Fiscal YearNamed Executive OfficerSummary Compensation TableGrant Date Fair Value of Awards Granted in Fiscal YearYear End Fair Value of Unvested Awards Granted in Fiscal YearChange in Fair Value of Unvested Prior Year AwardsChange in Fair Value of Vested Prior Year AwardsValue of Awards Granted and Vested in Fiscal YearFair Value of Prior Year Awards Canceled as of Prior FYETotal Equity AdjustmentsCompensation Actually Paid
(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)=(c)+(d)+(e)+(f)+(g)= (a)-(b)+(h)
2024PEO$3,660,174 $2,073,161 $2,599,977 $659,264 $(7,122)$131,731 $— $3,383,850 $4,970,863 
Non-PEO NEOs$1,076,687 $397,879 $487,871 $161,859 $(1,578)$36,502 $— $684,654 $1,363,462 
2023PEO$2,458,653 $1,394,168 $1,828,439 $(103,897)$(73,622)$— $— $1,650,920 $2,715,405 
Non-PEO NEOs$817,106 $349,449 $339,752 $(4,233)$(16,815)$98,613 $(19,690)$397,627 $865,284 
2022PEO$3,632,413 $2,621,233 $2,339,006 $(1,549,806)$1,654,850 $— $— $2,444,050 $3,455,230 
Non-PEO NEOs$945,276 $452,389 $369,658 $(310,655)$171,144 $— $— $230,147 $723,034 
2021PEO$3,729,888 $1,574,584 $1,767,540 $(1,376,274)$886,626 $808,032 $— $2,085,924 $4,241,228 
Non-PEO NEOs$1,267,213 $397,784 $446,715 $(199,676)$118,963 $255,146 $— $621,148 $1,490,577 
      
Non-PEO NEO Average Total Compensation Amount $ 1,076,687 817,106 945,276 1,267,213
Non-PEO NEO Average Compensation Actually Paid Amount $ 1,363,462 865,284 723,034 1,490,577
Adjustment to Non-PEO NEO Compensation Footnote In calculating the “compensation actually paid” amounts reflected in these columns, the fair value or change in fair value, as applicable, of the equity award adjustments included in such calculations were computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. Time-vested RSU grant date fair values are calculated using the stock price as of the date of grant. In accordance with the relevant rules, the fair values were remeasured as of the end of each fiscal year and as of each vesting date, during the years displayed in the table, using the stock price as of fiscal year end and as of each vesting date, respectively. Performance-based market share unit (“MSU”) fair values are calculated based on the Monte-Carlo valuation model as of the date of grant. Adjustments have been made using performance-based market share unit fair values as of each measurement date using the stock price as of the measurement date and updated Monte-Carlo assumptions. In last year’s proxy statement, column d for fiscal year 2023 in the table below reflected MSUs granted in fiscal year 2020 at the fair value of the Company’s stock price as of fiscal year end 2023. However, the fair values for such MSUs should have reflected zero (i.e., forfeited or canceled) because the performance was assessed over the applicable three-year measurement period, and the level required for vesting was not achieved. Accordingly, the amounts presented below for fiscal year 2023 have been adjusted by ($429,311) for the PEO and ($70,091) as the average for the non-PEOs. With respect to forfeited or canceled MSUs due to service periods not met, such values are reflected in column g below, and the amount shown has been revised to reflect the average of non-PEOs or ($19,690) instead of the one non-PEO of ($98,449) that was stated in last year’s proxy statement. Performance-vested restricted stock (“PSU”) fair values are valued at zero at each respective measurement date, given all outstanding PSUs were accrued at and estimated to be earned below threshold (i.e., all shares forfeited) as of each respective measurement date. We provide information regarding the assumptions used to calculate the valuation of the awards in Notes 13 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on October 21, 2024.
In the calculation of “Compensation Actually Paid” and presented in the table, the following amounts were deducted and added:

Fiscal YearNamed Executive OfficerSummary Compensation TableGrant Date Fair Value of Awards Granted in Fiscal YearYear End Fair Value of Unvested Awards Granted in Fiscal YearChange in Fair Value of Unvested Prior Year AwardsChange in Fair Value of Vested Prior Year AwardsValue of Awards Granted and Vested in Fiscal YearFair Value of Prior Year Awards Canceled as of Prior FYETotal Equity AdjustmentsCompensation Actually Paid
(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)=(c)+(d)+(e)+(f)+(g)= (a)-(b)+(h)
2024PEO$3,660,174 $2,073,161 $2,599,977 $659,264 $(7,122)$131,731 $— $3,383,850 $4,970,863 
Non-PEO NEOs$1,076,687 $397,879 $487,871 $161,859 $(1,578)$36,502 $— $684,654 $1,363,462 
2023PEO$2,458,653 $1,394,168 $1,828,439 $(103,897)$(73,622)$— $— $1,650,920 $2,715,405 
Non-PEO NEOs$817,106 $349,449 $339,752 $(4,233)$(16,815)$98,613 $(19,690)$397,627 $865,284 
2022PEO$3,632,413 $2,621,233 $2,339,006 $(1,549,806)$1,654,850 $— $— $2,444,050 $3,455,230 
Non-PEO NEOs$945,276 $452,389 $369,658 $(310,655)$171,144 $— $— $230,147 $723,034 
2021PEO$3,729,888 $1,574,584 $1,767,540 $(1,376,274)$886,626 $808,032 $— $2,085,924 $4,241,228 
Non-PEO NEOs$1,267,213 $397,784 $446,715 $(199,676)$118,963 $255,146 $— $621,148 $1,490,577 
      
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Total Shareholder Return
WDFC CAP vs TSR 11-1-2024.jpg

MetricFY 2021FY 2022FY 2023FY 2024
PEO CAP ($M) - Garry O. Ridge$4.24$3.46N/AN/A
PEO CAP ($M) - Steven A. BrassN/AN/A$2.72$4.97
Average NEO CAP ($M)$1.49$0.72$0.87$1.36
WDFC TSR$118.59$95.05$109.96$136.49
Russell 2000 TSR$145.58$118.07$121.63$141.98
      
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Net Income
Pay-versus-Performance Comparative Disclosure

The following tables reflect the relationships between compensation actually paid (“CAP” in the graphics below) to our PEO, and the average of compensation actually paid to our non-PEO NEOs, to (i) our net income, (ii) our Global Adjusted EBITDA (both Pre-GRP and Post-GRP) for the fiscal years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and (iii) the Company’s cumulative TSR and our peer group TSR for the same periods.


WDFC CAP vs Net Income Table 11-1-2024.jpg

MetricFY 2021FY 2022FY 2023FY 2024
PEO CAP ($M) - Garry O. Ridge$4.24$3.46N/AN/A
PEO CAP ($M) - Steven A. Brass$0.00$0.00$2.72$4.97
Average NEO CAP ($M)
$1.49$0.72$0.87$1.36
Net Income ($M)$70.23$67.33$65.99$69.64
      
Compensation Actually Paid vs. Company Selected Measure
WDFC CAP vs Global Adjusted EBITDA 11-1-2024.jpg

MetricFY 2021FY 2022FY 2023FY 2024
PEO CAP ($M) - Garry O. Ridge$4.24$3.46N/AN/A
PEO CAP ($M) - Steven A. BrassN/AN/A$2.72$4.97
Average NEO CAP ($M)$1.49$0.72$0.87$1.36
Global Adjusted EBITDA Post-GRP (000s)$105,932$93,258$94,734$108,567
      
Tabular List, Table
Pay-versus-Performance Tabular List

We believe the following list reflects the most important financial performance measures used by us to link compensation actually paid to our NEOs to company performance for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024:

•Adjusted EBITDA Pre-GRP (Global and Regional);
•Global Adjusted EBITDA Post-GRP;
•Adjusted Net Sales (Global and Regional);
•Strategic Performance Measures; and
•Relative Total Shareholder Return
      
Total Shareholder Return Amount $ 136.49 109.96 95.05 118.59
Peer Group Total Shareholder Return Amount 141.98 121.63 118.07 145.58
Net Income (Loss) $ 69,644,000 $ 65,993,000 $ 67,329,000 $ 70,229,000
PEO Name Steven A. Brass Steven A. Brass Garry O. Ridge Garry O. Ridge
Additional 402(v) Disclosure The Company Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) and the Company’s Peer Group TSR reflected in these columns for each applicable fiscal year is calculated based on a fixed investment of $100 at the applicable measurement point on the same cumulative basis as is used in Item 201(e) of Regulation S-K. The peer group used to determine the Company’s Peer Group TSR for each applicable fiscal year is the following published industry index, as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2024 pursuant to Item 201(e) of Regulation S-K: Russell 2000® Index (“Russell 2000”). The Russell 2000 was
chosen because we do not believe we can reasonably identify any other industry index or specific peer issuer that would offer a meaningful comparison.
Represents the amount of net income reflected in the Company’s audited financial statements for the year indicated. 		     
Measure:: 1        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Name Adjusted EBITDA Pre-GRP (Global and Regional)      
Non-GAAP Measure Description We have selected Global Adjusted EBITDA Post-GRP as our most important financial measure (that is not otherwise required to be disclosed in the table) used to link “compensation actually paid” to our NEOs to Company performance for fiscal year 2024. Global Adjusted EBITDA is used by the Committee and the Company as part of its calculation to determine GRP earned and as the sole measure for determining the level of achievement for vesting of PSUs. See additional information in the CD&A section of the Proxy Statement.      
Measure:: 2        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Other Performance Measure, Amount 108,567,000 94,734,000 93,258,000 105,932,000
Name Global Adjusted EBITDA Post-GRP      
Non-GAAP Measure Description We have selected Global Adjusted EBITDA Post-GRP as our most important financial measure (that is not otherwise required to be disclosed in the table) used to link “compensation actually paid” to our NEOs to Company performance for fiscal year 2024. Global Adjusted EBITDA is used by the Committee and the Company as part of its calculation to determine GRP earned and as the sole measure for determining the level of achievement for vesting of PSUs. See additional information in the CD&A section of the Proxy Statement.      
Measure:: 3        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Name Adjusted Net Sales (Global and Regional)      
Measure:: 4        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Name Strategic Performance Measures      
Measure:: 5        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Name Relative Total Shareholder Return      
PEO        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment To Compensation Amount, Revision Of Prior Period, Adjustment   $ (429,311)    
PEO | Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount $ (2,073,161) (1,394,168) $ (2,621,233) $ (1,574,584)
PEO | Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 3,383,850 1,650,920 2,444,050 2,085,924
PEO | Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 2,599,977 1,828,439 2,339,006 1,767,540
PEO | Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 659,264 (103,897) (1,549,806) (1,376,274)
PEO | Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 131,731 0 0 808,032
PEO | Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount (7,122) (73,622) 1,654,850 886,626
PEO | Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 0 0 0 0
Non-PEO NEO        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment To Compensation Amount, Revision Of Prior Period, Adjustment   (70,091)    
Non-PEO NEO | Aggregate Grant Date Fair Value of Equity Award Amounts Reported in Summary Compensation Table        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount (397,879) (349,449) (452,389) (397,784)
Non-PEO NEO | Equity Awards Adjustments, Excluding Value Reported in Compensation Table        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 684,654 397,627 230,147 621,148
Non-PEO NEO | Year-end Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Covered Year that are Outstanding and Unvested        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 487,871 339,752 369,658 446,715
Non-PEO NEO | Year-over-Year Change in Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Prior Years That are Outstanding and Unvested        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 161,859 (4,233) (310,655) (199,676)
Non-PEO NEO | Vesting Date Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted and Vested in Covered Year        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount 36,502 98,613 0 255,146
Non-PEO NEO | Change in Fair Value as of Vesting Date of Prior Year Equity Awards Vested in Covered Year        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount (1,578) (16,815) 171,144 118,963
Non-PEO NEO | Prior Year End Fair Value of Equity Awards Granted in Any Prior Year that Fail to Meet Applicable Vesting Conditions During Covered Year        
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Adjustment to Compensation, Amount $ 0 (19,690) $ 0 $ 0
Adjustment To Compensation Amount, Revision Of Prior Period, Previously Reported   $ (98,449)