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Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares | 656,820 | 30,777 | 403,624
Stock Repurchased And Retired During Period Value Retained Earnings |  | $ 1,046 | $ 16,468

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