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Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation - Allocation of Share-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 695	$ 438	$ 2,424	$ 1,423
Amount of income tax (benefit) expense recognized in earnings	(160)	99	(1,018)	(893)
Stock-based compensation, net of tax	$ 535	$ 537	$ 1,406	$ 530
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.14	$ 0.14	$ 0.37	$ 0.14
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.13	$ 0.14	$ 0.35	$ 0.14

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The total recognized tax expense (benefit) related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period.

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Represents the impact of share-based compensation in basic earning per share computations.

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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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