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Revenue Recognition - Summary of Estimated Revenue Related to Performance Obligations (Detail) $ in Millions | Feb. 28, 2023 USD ($)
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Railcar sales |
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Expected Timing Of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue type 1 | $ 1,300.0
Management services |
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Expected Timing Of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue type 1 | 130.1
Other |
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Expected Timing Of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue type 1 | 11.5
Manufacturing | Railcar sales |
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Expected Timing Of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue type 1 | 2,321.9
Manufacturing | Marine |
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Expected Timing Of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue type 1 | 43.2
Manufacturing | Sustainable conversions |
Revenue Remaining Performance Obligation Expected Timing Of Satisfaction [Line Items] |
Revenue type 1 | $ 103.8

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