Basis of Presentation (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2020 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Accounting Pronouncements and Policies | Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers 2014-09”), 2014-09 2014-09 In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases must In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation Scope of Modification Accounting 2017-09”). 2017-09 2017-09 2017-09 No other accounting pronouncements recently issued or newly effective have had, or are expected to have, a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. |
Marketable Securities | Marketable debt and equity securities are categorized as trading securities and are thus |
Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements The fair value of financial instruments is presented based upon a hierarchy of levels that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value of marketable equity securities, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, government securities, and cash and money funds are substantially based on quoted market prices (Level 1). Corporate and municipal bonds are valued using market standard valuation methodologies, including: discounted cash flow methodologies, matrix pricing or other similar techniques. The inputs to these market standard valuation methodologies include, but are not limited to: interest rates, credit standing of the issuer or counterparty, industry sector of the issuer, coupon rate, call provisions, maturity, estimated duration and assumptions regarding liquidity and estimated future cash flows. In addition to bond characteristics, the valuation methodologies incorporate market data, such as actual trades completed, bids and actual dealer quotes, where such information is available. Accordingly, the estimated fair values are based on available market information and judgments about financial instruments (Level 2). Fair values of the Level 2 investments, if any, are provided by the Company’s professional investment management firm. The following table sets forth, by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s marketable securities measured at fair value as of June 30, 2020: Fair Value Measurements Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Equities $ 12,089,000 $ — $ — $ 12,089,000 Mutual Funds 3,983,000 — — 3,983,000 Exchange-Traded Funds 7,140,000 — — 7,140,000 Corporate Bonds — 38,058,000 — 38,058,000 Government Securities 33,789,000 — — 33,789,000 Cash and Money Funds 10,616,000 — — 10,616,000 $ 67,617,000 $ 38,058,000 $ — $ 105,675,000 Changes in net unrealized gains and (losses) included in the condensed consolidated statements of income for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2020, were $ ( ) The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s assets measured at fair value as of September 30, 2019: Fair Value Measurements Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Equities $ 10,412,000 $ — $ — $ 10,412,000 Mutual Funds 3,987,000 — — 3,987,000 Exchange-Traded Funds 5,163,000 — — 5,163,000 Corporate Bonds — 38,690,000 — 38,690,000 Government Securities 45,171,000 — — 45,171,000 Cash and Money Funds 1,899,000 — — 1,899,000 $ 66,632,000 $ 38,690,000 $ — $ 105,322,000 Changes in net unrealized gains and (losses) included in the condensed consolidated statements of income for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2019, were $3,979,000 and $(857,000), respectively. There were no transfers of investments between Level 1 and Level 2 during the nine months ended June 30, 2019. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these items. |
Inventories | Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is defined as the estimated selling price of goods less reasonable costs of completion and delivery. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company changed its method for accounting for cost of inventories from the last-in, first-out first-in, first-out The fiscal 2018 consolidated financial statements were retrospectively adjusted to apply the new method of FIFO cost accounting for inventories. The cumulative effect of this change on periods prior to those presented herein resulted in an increase in retained earnings of $2,708,000. There was no material impact to the previously reported unaudited interim fiscal 2018 quarterly condensed consolidated results of operations or statements of income as a result of the retrospective application of the change in inventory accounting principle. Appropriate consideration is given to obsolescence, excessive levels, deterioration, possible alternative uses and other factors in determining net realizable value. The cost of work in process and finished goods includes materials, direct labor, variable costs and overhead. The Company evaluates the need to record inventory adjustments on all inventories, including raw material, work in process, finished goods, spare parts and used equipment. Used equipment acquired by the Company on trade-in three four |
Earnings per Share | Earnings per Share Data The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the quarters and nine months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019: Quarter Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended 2020 2019 2020 2019 Net Income $ 4,322,000 $ 2,444,000 $ 6,156,000 $ 10,217,000 Common Shares: Weighted average common shares outstanding 14,601,000 14,541,000 14,592,000 14,541,000 Effect of dilutive stock options 118,000 164,000 125,000 163,000 Diluted shares outstanding 14,719,000 14,705,000 14,717,000 14,704,000 Basic: Net earnings per share $ 0.30 $ 0.17 $ 0.42 $ 0.70 Diluted: Net earnings per share $ 0.29 $ 0.17 $ 0.42 $ 0.69 Basic earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share are based on the sum of the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus common stock equivalents. The weighted-average shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2020 were 250,000 and 257,000, respectively, which equates to 118,000 and 125,000 dilutive common stock equivalents, respectively. There were 7,000 weighted-average shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options, which were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 because they were anti-dilutive. The weighted-average shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2019 were 317,000 and 317,000, respectively, which equates to 164,000 and 163,000 dilutive common stock equivalents, respectively. There were no anti-dilutive shares for the quarter end ed |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes On December 22, 2017, the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Reform Act”) was signed into law by President Donald Trump. The Tax Reform Act significantly lowered the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018, while also repealing the deduction for domestic production activities for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, implementing a territorial tax system and imposing repatriation tax on deemed repatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. U.S. GAAP requires that the impact of tax legislation be recognized in the period in which the law was enacted. On the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2020, deferred income taxes decreased $2.1 million as compared to September 30, 2019, reflecting payment of taxes due of $1.9 million on the filing of the Company’s Form 3115 with the Internal Revenue Service to reflect the revenue recognition method change to the percentage of completion method for tax purposes pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Sections 460 and 451(b). The Company’s income tax provision is based on management’s estimate of the effective tax rate for the full year. The tax provision in any period will be affected by, among other things, permanent, as well as temporary differences in the deductibility of certain items, in addition to changes in tax legislation. As a result, the Company may experience significant fluctuations in the effective book tax rate (that is, its tax expense divided by pre-tax |
Revenue Recognition and Related Costs | Revenue Recognition and Related Costs As discussed in Note 1, the Company adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2014-09 The following table disaggregates the Company’s net revenue by major source for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019: Quarter Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Equipment sales recognized over time $ 10,350,000 $ 7,844,000 $ 32,269,000 $ 36,203,000 Equipment sales recognized at a point in time 8,995,000 6,747,000 20,946,000 17,190,000 Parts and component sales 2,671,000 2,870,000 10,492,000 10,387,000 Freight revenue 822,000 1,312,000 2,926,000 2,744,000 Other 102,000 75,000 330,000 321,000 Net revenue $ 22,940,000 $ 18,848,000 $ 66,963,000 $ 66,845,000 Revenues from contracts with customers for the design, manufacture and sale of custom equipment are recognized over time when the performance obligation is satisfied by transferring control of the equipment. Control of the equipment transfers over time as the equipment is unique to the specific contract and thus does not create an asset with an alternative use to the Company. Revenues and costs are recognized in proportion to actual labor costs incurred, as compared with total estimated labor costs expected to be incurred, during the entire contract. All incremental costs related to obtaining a contract are expensed as incurred as the amortization period is less than one year. Changes to total estimated contract costs or losses, if any, are recognized in the period in which they are determined. Contract assets (excluding accounts receivable) under contracts with customers represent revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed on equipment sales recognized over time. These contract assets were $10,064,000 at June 30, 2020 and $13,838,000 at September 30, 2019 and are included in current assets as costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively. The Company anticipates that all these contract assets at June 30, 2020, will be billed and collected within one year. Revenues from all other contracts for the design and manufacture of equipment, for service and for parts sales, net of any discounts and return allowances, are recorded at a point in time when control of the goods or services has been transferred. Control of the goods or service typically transfers at time of shipment or upon completion of the service. Payment for equipment under contract with customers is typically due prior to shipment. Payment for services under contract with customers is due as certain milestones are completed. Accounts receivable related to contracts with customers for equipment sales was $281,000 at June 30, 2020 and $301,000 at September 30, 2019. Product warranty costs are estimated using historical experience and known issues and are charged to production costs as revenue is recognized. Provisions for estimated returns and allowances and other adjustments are provided for in the same period the related sales are recorded. Returns and allowances, which reduce product revenue, are estimated using historical experience. Under certain contracts with customers, recognition of a portion of the consideration received may be deferred and recorded as a contract liability if the Company has to satisfy a future obligation, such as to provide installation assistance. There were no contract liabilities other than customer deposits at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019. Customer deposits related to contracts with customers were $2,651,000 at June 30, 2020 and $1,918,000 at September 30, 2019, and are included in current liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively. The Company records revenues earned for shipping and handling as freight revenue at the time of shipment, regardless of whether or not it is identified as a separate performance obligation. The cost of shipping and handling is classified as production costs concurrently with the revenue recognition. |