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Inventories (Tables)
9 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Components of Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in first-out method. Work-in-process includes material, labor and overhead. Finished goods includes completed wheels, parts and railcars not on lease or in transit. The following table summarizes the Company’s inventory balance:

(In thousands)

 

May 31,

2021

 

 

August 31,

2020

 

Manufacturing supplies and raw materials

 

$

315,587

 

 

$

263,080

 

Work-in-process

 

 

140,285

 

 

 

116,909

 

Finished goods

 

 

117,012

 

 

 

173,761

 

Excess and obsolete adjustment

 

 

(19,747

)

 

 

(24,221

)

 

 

$

553,137

 

 

$

529,529