The number of shares held by the company for an investment.

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income.

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Amount of income (loss) for proportionate share of equity method investee's income (loss).

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Ratio applied to the conversion of stock split, for example but not limited to, one share converted to two or two shares converted to one.

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EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS - Narrative (Details) shares in Millions			9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 10, 2019	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Equity method investments				$ 9,864,000		$ 4,475,000
Income (loss) from equity method investments				$ 37,000		$ (723,000)
Stock split conversion ratio		1.5
Insignia
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Number of shares held (in shares) \| shares				0.5
Ownership percentage				27.00%
Equity method investments				$ 0
Income (loss) from equity method investments				$ 0
Stock split conversion ratio	0.143
Cadillac Castings, Inc
Schedule of Equity Method Investments
Ownership percentage				18.98%
Equity method investments				$ 2,600,000
Income (loss) from equity method investments					$ (800,000)
Difference between carrying amount and underlying equity	$ 50,000			$ 300,000
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on investments			$ 300,000