Interest rate swap
Deferred Tax Assets, Derivative Instruments
Acres of land related to land liens
Acres of Land Related to Land Liens
Acres of land related to land liens.
Total revenues and other income
Revenue and Other Income
Revenue and Other Income
Base rent
Operating Lease, Lease Income
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Rate of increase in periodic pension costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Area of real estate property (in acres)
Area of Real Estate Property
State
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Cost of sales
Cost of Purchased Water
March 17 2022
March 17 2022 [Member]
March 17 2022
Selected Sofr Rate
Selected SOFR Rate [Member]
Selected SOFR Rate
2024
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Two
Bank of America, N.A.
BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Property and equipment, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain]
Long-Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Name [Domain]
Line of credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest rate swap settlement
Proceeds from Derivative Instrument, Financing Activities
Non-cash tenant allowance amortization
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Tenant Allowance Amortization
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Tenant Allowance Amortization
Depreciation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
REAL ESTATE
Real Estate Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Proceeds from sale of land
Proceeds from Sale of Land Held-for-use
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease, by Major Property Class [Table]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Table]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Consumer price per acre (per acre-foot)
Cost of Purchased Water, Area
Cost of Purchased Water, Area
TRCC/Rock Outlet Center, LLC
TRCC/Rock Outlet Center [Member]
TRCC/Rock Outlet Center [Member]
March 11 2020
March 11 2020 [Member]
March 11 2020
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Stated Rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Maturities and sales of marketable securities
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Marketable Securities
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Funded status:
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan [Abstract]
TRC-MRC 3, LLC
TRC-MRC 3 LLC [Member]
TRC-MRC 3 LLC [Member]
Total net periodic pension earnings/(cost)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Components of provision (benefit) for income taxes:
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, by Jurisdiction [Abstract]
Income tax payments
Income Taxes Paid
Current
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Information pretaining to assets of the business segments
Segment Reporting Information, Additional Information [Abstract]
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Letter of credit renewal period
Letter of Credit Renewal Period
Letter of credit renewal period.
Schedule of Outstanding Indebtedness and Respective Principal Maturities
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]
Reduced outstanding amount
Debt Instrument, Increase (Decrease), Net
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Equities
Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities [Member]
AVEK water for future delivery (in acre-feet)
Long-term Water Assets, Water Contract Rights for Future Delivery (Volume)
Long-term Water Assets, Water Contract Rights for Future Delivery (Volume)
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Permanent differences
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Transferable water
Transferable Water
Transferable Water [Member]
Transferable water.
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Other Liabilities [Abstract]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
STOCK COMPENSATION - RESTRICTED STOCK AND PERFORMANCE SHARE GRANTS
Stock Compensation Restricted Stock and Performance Share Grants [Text Block]
Stock compensation restricted stock and performance share grants.
Deferred financing costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Number of types of stock grant awards
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Number of Award Types
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award, Number of Award Types
Amount recorded, net taxes
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Tax
Standby Letter of Credit
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Total water held for future use
Long-term Water Assets, Banked Water and Water Contract Rights (Volume)
Long-term Water Assets, Banked Water and Water Contract Rights (Volume)
Simulated Monte Carlo share price (in dollars per share)
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award Simulated Price
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award Simulated Price
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Amount
Non-cash investing activities
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Excess distributions resulting in deficit balance
Distributions in Excess of Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Venture
Distributions in Excess of Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Venture
Revenues
Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Additional reimbursement funds
Additional Reimbursement Funds
Additional reimbursement funds.
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
RLC outstanding balance
Bond debt sold by TRPFFA
Long-Term Line of Credit
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Level 1
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares [Table Text Block]
Expected annual benefit payments based on actuarial estimates:
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale by Asset Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Assets Held-for-sale by Asset Type [Axis]
Gain on sale of real estate
Gain on sale of real estate
Gains (Losses) on Sales of Investment Real Estate
Segment Profits (Losses)
Segment Reporting Information, Income (Loss) before Income Taxes [Abstract]
2027
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Five
Area of land
Area of Land
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Total changes
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, before Tax
Fair Value
Derivative Asset
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of Available-for-sale Securities
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Table Text Block]
State deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, State Taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, State Taxes
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
March 18, 2021
March 18, 2021 [Member]
March 18, 2021
Costs and expenses:
Costs and Expenses [Abstract]
Corporate notes
Corporate Note Securities [Member]
Lender Name [Axis]
Lender Name [Axis]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
SERP liability adjustments
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan [Member]
Estimated contribution to the pension plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Employer Contributions, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Debt
Defined Benefit Plan, Debt Security [Member]
Document Annual Report
Document Annual Report
Long-term water assets (Volume)
Long-term water assets (Volume) (in acre-feet)
Long-term Water Assets (Volume)
Long-term Water Assets (Volume)
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Long-term debt, less current portion
Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Certificates of deposit
Certificates of Deposit [Member]
Ranchcorp
Subsidiaries [Member]
Water
Water [Member]
Profit from water sale
Profit from water sales
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Other Investments
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Investing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Expected Annual Benefit Payments
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]
TRC-MRC 2, LLC
TRC-MRC 2 LLC [Member]
TRC-MRC 2 LLC [Member]
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
18-19 West, LLC
Eighteen Nineteen West Llc [Member]
Eighteen nineteen west llc.
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Property and Equipment and their Respective Useful Lives
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Wheeler Ridge Maricopa Water Storage District
Wheeler Ridge Maricopa Water Storage District [Member]
Wheeler Ridge Maricopa Water Storage District [Member]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]
Marketable securities - available-for-sale
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Current
Document Type
Document Type
Capitalized stock compensation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Capitalized Stock Compensation
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Capitalized Stock Compensation
Maximum performance (in shares)
Performance Awards Granted with Performance Conditions, Maximum Number of Shares to be Issued, at Maximum Performance
Performance Awards Granted with Performance Conditions, Maximum Number of Shares to be Issued, at Maximum Performance
Farming inventories
Agricultural Related Inventory, Net of Reserves
Agricultural Related Inventory, Net of Reserves
Average service period
Defined Benefit Plan, Average Service Period
Defined Benefit Plan, Average Service Period
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate
Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap Rate [Member]
Property and equipment useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Cost components:
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract]
Summary of stock grant activity:
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
2025
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Three
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Distribution of equity from unconsolidated joint ventures
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution, Return of Capital
LINE OF CREDIT AND LONG-TERM DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Joint venture allocations
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investment in Noncontrolled Affiliates
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture
Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
AVEK
Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency [Member]
Antelope valley east kern water agency.
Target performance (in shares)
Performance Awards Granted with Performance Conditions, Number of Shares to be Issued, at Target Performance
Performance Awards Granted with Performance Conditions, Number of Shares to be Issued, at Target Performance
Percentage rent
Operating Lease, Lease Income, Percentage Rent
Operating Lease, Lease Income, Percentage Rent
Schedule of Fair Value of Plan Assets by Investment Type
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Equity in Earnings (Loss)
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Equity In Earnings (Loss)
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Equity In Earnings (Loss)
Special taxes paid
Taxes, Other
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
OTHER LIABILITIES
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Term Notes
New Term Loan
Medium-term Notes [Member]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Refunds
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Amount
2025
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Three
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
LIBOR for a fixed rate term
Fixed Term LIBOR [Member]
Fixed Term LIBOR [Member]
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
2027
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Five
Cash distribution received
Proceeds from Real Estate and Real Estate Joint Ventures
Accrued capital and water expenditures included in current liabilities
Change In Capital Expenditures Incurred But Not Yet Paid
Change In Capital Expenditures Incurred But Not Yet Paid
Receivables, inventories, prepaids and other assets, net
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Assets
Tejon Ranch Commerce Center
Inventory, Real Estate, Improvements, Gross
Inventory, Real Estate, Improvements, Gross
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Table]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Table]
TOTAL ASSETS
Identifiable Assets
Assets
Assets
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Annual fee increase, percent
Long Term Water Assets, Purchased, Annual Fee Increase, Percent
Long Term Water Assets, Purchased, Annual Fee Increase, Percent
Employer contribution
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Contributions by Employer
Performance Share Grants
Performance Shares [Member]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Current maturities of long-term debt
Less: line-of-credit and current maturities of long-term debt
Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities
Net cash used in financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Revenues
Revenue from Purchased Water
Revenue from Purchased Water
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Debt consists of:
Long-Term Debt, by Current and Noncurrent [Abstract]
Tejon Ranch Co. Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Segment [Domain]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Weighted Average Interest Pay Rate
Derivative, Average Fixed Interest Rate
Major Customers [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Interest cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Abandonment expense
Exploration Abandonment and Impairment Expense
Estimated tax of change in value of available-for-sale securities
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), before Adjustment, Tax
Federal:
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Company water bank
Long-term Water Assets, Banked Water Held at Company Owned Water Bank (Volume)
Long-term Water Assets, Banked Water Held at Company Owned Water Bank (Volume)
Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Components of Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
Weighted-average recognition period of compensation cost
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Restricted stock issuance
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Grapevine
Grapevine [Member]
Grapevine [Member]
Investments in long-term water assets
Payments to Acquire Other Investments
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Earnings (Loss)
Segment profits
Gross Profit
Industrial Land
Industrial Land [Member]
Industrial Land
SWP Contracts
State Water Project Contracts [Member]
State water project contracts.
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
2026
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Four
Dudley-Ridge water rights
Dudley Ridge Water Rights [Member]
Dudley Ridge Water Rights [Member]
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California [Member]
Los Angeles, California [Member]
Vineyards and orchards
Vineyards and Orchards [Member]
Vineyards and Orchards [Member]
Proceeds from sale of real estate/assets
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate Held-for-investment
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, Benefits Paid
Schedule Of Equity Method Investment Equity Method Investee Name Axis [Domain]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investment Equity Method Investee Name Axis [Domain]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investment Equity Method Investee Name Axis [Domain]
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
RETIREMENT PLANS
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Abstract]
Total equity
Beginning balance, value
Ending balance, value
Equity (Deficit)
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, after Year Five for Next Five Years
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Non-controlling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Pastoria Energy Facility, LLC
PEF
Pastoria Energy Facility, LLC [Member]
Pastoria Energy Facility, LLC [Member]
Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Inventory write down
Inventory Write-down
2026
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Four
Excess stock compensation expense
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Amount
TRCC-East
TRCC-East [Member]
TRCC-East [Member]
Less: deferred loan costs
Annual cost related to letter of credit
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Auditor Name
Auditor Name
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Benefit plan adjustments
Pension Liability
Pension Plan
Pension Plan [Member]
Stock compensation true-up
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Capitalized Stock Compensation Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Capitalized Stock Compensation Amount
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Other Liabilities
Other Liabilities [Member]
Petro Travel Plaza Holdings LLC
Petro Travel Holdings Llc Plaza [Member]
Petro travel holdings llc plaza.
December 16, 2021
December 16, 2021 [Member]
December 16, 2021
Fair market value of investment securities exceeds cost basis
Debt Securities, Available for Sale Securities, Fair Market Value Exceeds Cost Basis, by Amount
Debt Securities, Available for sale securities, fair market value exceeds cost basis, by amount.
Long-term deferred gains
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Audit Information [Abstract]
Audit Information
Cost of sales allocations
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Cost of Sales Allocations
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Cost of Sales Allocations
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Operating Lease, Lease Income, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Operating Lease, Lease Income, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New stock grants/additional shares due to achievement in excess of target (in shares)
Shares granted (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Borrowings on line of credit
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Machinery, furniture fixtures and other equipment
Other Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Area of land sold (in acres)
Area of Real Estate Property Sold
Area of Real Estate Property Sold
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Revenues
Commercial revenues
Total revenues
Revenues
Percentage of revenue
Concentration Risk, Percentage
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]
Investment income
Investment Income, Net
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Deferred
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Non-cash profits recognized from land contribution
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Other Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Defined Benefit Plan, Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Total water held for future use and purchased water contracts
Long Term Water Assets, Contracts with Company
Long Term Water Assets, Contracts with Company
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Ranch operations
Ranch Operations [Member]
Ranch Operations [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Unrealized interest rate swap gain (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification, before Tax
Corporate expenses
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Land and land improvements
Land and Land Improvements [Member]
Farm Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Total Tejon Ranch Co. Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
INTEREST RATE SWAP
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Net (gain) loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
2023
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year One
Accumulated Depreciation
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Money Market Funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
Stock compensation costs
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Accelerated Cost
Award Date [Domain]
Award Date [Domain]
2027
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Five
Farming revenue adjustments for differences between original estimates and actual revenues received
Farming Revenue, Adjustment to Final Settlement Price
Farming Revenue, Adjustment to Final Settlement Price
Land and Building
Land and Building [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
2025
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Three
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Business segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Thereafter
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, after Year Five
Summary of Performance Share Grants with Performance Conditions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Performance Share Awards Granted, by Performance Conditions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Performance Share Awards Granted, by Performance Conditions [Table Text Block]
Marketable Securities
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Effective Rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Current Assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investment Equity Method Investee Name Axis [Axis]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investment Equity Method Investee Name Axis [Axis]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investment Equity Method Investee Name Axis
TRC-MRC 1, LLC
TRC-MRC 1 LLC [Member]
TRC-MRC 1 LLC [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Line of Credit Facility, Lender [Domain]
Reconciliation of Revenues, Segment Profits (Losses) and Net Income (Loss)
Reconciliation of Revenue and Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Revenue and Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
DMB Pacific LLC
DMB Pacific LLC [Member]
DMB Pacific LLC [Member]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Current liabilities, net
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Distance from city
Property Border, Distance to Major City
Property Border, Distance to Major City
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Number of directors
Number Of Directors
Number Of Directors
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Domain]
Mountain Village
Tejon Mountain Village Llc [Member]
Tejon mountain village llc.
Operating Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Stock grants outstanding beginning of the year at target achievement (in shares)
Stock grants outstanding at target achievement (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Total other income
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Net deferred income tax (liability)
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Gross
Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Gross
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Schedule of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table]
Schedule of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table]
Costs
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Profit from land sales
Profit related to water purchased in prior periods
Profit Related To Sale Of Long-Term Water Assets Purchased In Prior Periods
Profit Related To Sale Of Long-Term Water Assets Purchased In Prior Periods
Other
Other Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Total water held for future use at cost
Total cost water held for future use
Tangible Water Assets, Banked Water and Water Contract Rights
Tangible Water Assets, Banked Water and Water Contract Rights
Gross unrealized holding losses
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Loss, before Tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Balance Sheet Information
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract]
Deferred gain on sale
Equity Method Investment, Deferred Gain on Sale
Long-Lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Auditor Firm ID
Auditor Firm ID
Measurement period from entitlement achievement date
Contract Termination, Incentive Fee Calculation, Measurement Period From Entitlement Achievement Date
Contract Termination, Incentive Fee Calculation, Measurement Period From Entitlement Achievement Date
Real estate - commercial/industrial
Commercial and Industrial [Member]
Commercial and industrial.
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Axis]
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Axis]
2024
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year Two
Banked water and water for future delivery
Banked Water and Water for Future Delivery [Member]
Banked water and water for future delivery.
Mineral resources
Mineral Resources [Member]
Mineral Resources [Member]
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
TRC-MRC 4, LLC
TRC-MRC 4, LLC [Member]
TRC-MRC 4, LLC
New Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in 2022
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Excess joint venture distributions and other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent
Current investment policy targets:
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Allocations [Abstract]
Stock grant expense
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-Based Compensation Cost
Line of credit amount
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Accrued expenses
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities
Common stock, outstanding shares (in shares)
Beginning balance (in shares)
Ending balance (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Recognition of net actuarial gain or (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, before Tax
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Increase (Decrease) for Actual Return (Loss)
Notes payable
Notes Payable
Collective Funds
Equity Funds [Member]
Name of Property [Domain]
Name of Property [Domain]
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Income tax expense
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
Long-Term Water Assets
Long-term Water Assets [Policy Text Block]
Long-term Water Assets [Policy Text Block]
Allowance for deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect [Abstract]
Deferred tax liability
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Interest Cost, Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Interest Cost, Next Fiscal Year
Income Statement [Abstract]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Deferred
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Letter of credit period
Letter of credit period
Letter of credit period.
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Number of joint ventures
Variable Interest Entity, Number of Entities Consolidated
Variable Interest Entity, Number of Entities Consolidated
Prepaid expenses
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses
Diluted shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Less: accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Gain (Loss), after Adjustment, before Tax
Majestic Realty Co.
Majestic Realty Co. [Member]
Majestic Realty Co. [Member]
Fair Value
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Components of Inventories
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
Commercial revenues and equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures
Revenues and Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Revenues and Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment, Year One
1998 Plan
Stock Incentive Plan 1998 [Member]
Stock incentive plan.
Contract-based Intangible Assets
Contract-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]
Buildings and improvements
Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Auditor Attestation Flag
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag
Schedule of Water Revenues and Cost of Sales
Schedule of Water Revenues and Cost of Sales [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Water Revenues and Cost of Sales [Table Text Block]
Issued and outstanding shares - 26,541,553 at December 31, 2022 and 26,400,921 at December 31, 2021
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Straight line rent
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Straight Line Rent
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Straight Line Rent
Cost
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Real estate development (includes $115,221 at December 31, 2022 and $112,063 at December 31, 2021, attributable to Centennial Founders, LLC, Note 17)
Real estate development
Real estate development
Inventory, Real Estate, Land and Land Development Costs
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Area of building owned and leased
Lease of Building
Lease of building.
Benefit plan adjustments
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, before Reclassification Adjustment and Tax
Deferred income tax assets:
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Restricted stock issuance (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross
Summary of income from commercial rents included in real estate revenue:
Operating Leases, Income Statement, Lease Revenue [Abstract]
Operating Segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Number of tenants
Joint Venture, Number Of Tenants
Joint Venture, Number Of Tenants
Selected LIBOR Rate
Selected LIBOR Rate [Member]
Selected LIBOR Rate [Member]
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of year
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Accrued bonus
Accrued Bonuses, Current
Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, California [Member]
Bakersfield, California [Member]
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Current Liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Common stock, issued shares (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures
Equity Method Investments
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number of acres for development
Development of Building
Development of building.
Deferred income
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Amounts recorded in stockholders’ equity
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, before Tax [Abstract]
Total Stockholders' Equity
Parent [Member]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Net cash (used in) / provided by investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Face amount
Additional bond debt authorized to be sold in future
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Construction loan
Construction Loan
Schedule of Information Pertaining to Assets of Segments
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Marketable securities with unrecognized gains
Gross unrealized holding gains
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Accumulated Gross Unrealized Gain, before Tax
Development in process
Construction in Progress [Member]
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Schedule of Condensed Statements of Operations and Balance Sheet Information of Consolidated and Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
Schedule of Condensed Income Statement and Balance Sheet Related to Joint Ventures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of condensed income statement and balance sheet related to joint ventures.
TRC-MRC 5, LLC
TRC-MRC 5 LLC [Member]
TRC-MRC 5 LLC
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Other assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Schedule of Changes in Benefit Obligations and Plan Assets
Schedule of Net Funded Status [Table Text Block]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Net periodic pension benefit/(cost)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Net Period Benefit Cost (Credit), Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Net Period Benefit Cost (Credit), Next Fiscal Year
Environmental Expenditures
Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Estimated Fair Value
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Excluding Accrued Interest
Capitalization of costs
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Expense, Capitalized Costs
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Expense, Capitalized Costs
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Farming
Farming
Farming and Agriculture [Member]
Farming and agriculture.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives
Schedule of Interest Rate Derivatives [Table Text Block]
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities:
Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]
Schedule of Tangible Water Assets
Tangible Water Assets [Table Text Block]
Tangible Water Assets [Table Text Block]
Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Amount paid for water contracts
Operating Lease, Payments
Federal tax refunds received
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-Term Debt
Assumptions used in determining actuarial present value of projected benefits obligation:
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Changes, net of taxes
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Expected volatility
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Promissory note
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Expired/forfeited grants (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Long-term debt
Total
Long-Term Debt
Other income
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Acres of land
Related Party Transaction, Area of Land
Related Party Transaction, Area of Land
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Common stock, authorized shares (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table]
New RLOC
Revolving Line of Credit [Member]
Revolving Line of Credit
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Schedule of Components of Segment Revenues
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Schedule of Real Estate
Schedule of Real Estate Properties [Table Text Block]
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-Term Rate of Return on Plan Assets
Tulare Lake Basin water rights
Tulare Lake Basin Water Rights [Member]
Tulare Lake Basin Water Rights [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Real estate - resort/residential
Resort and Residential Real Estate [Member]
Resort and Residential Real Estate
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Five West Parcel, LLC
Five West Parcel LLC [Member]
Five west parcel LLC
Actuarial (gain)/loss assumption changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) and Other Changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss) and Other Changes
Basis points
Debt Instrument, Basis Point Margin Spread
Debt Instrument, Basis Point Margin Spread
Centennial Founders, LLC
Centennial
Centennial Founders LLC [Member]
Centennial Founders LLC
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
State:
State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Commitment and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitment and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitment and contingencies disclosure.
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments and contingencies disclosure.
EQUITY
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Revenues:
Revenues [Abstract]
Net cost of purchased water contracts
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Line of Credit Facility [Table]
Restricted cash (recorded in other assets)
Restricted Cash
Amortization of net gain/(loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization of Gain (Loss), Next Fiscal Year
Net investment in water assets
Net investments in water assets
Long Term Assets Held for Future Use or Sale
Long term assets held for future use or sale.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Compensation cost not yet recognized
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
LONG-TERM WATER ASSETS
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity method investment
Investment In
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Investment
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Investment
Current investment mix
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Actual Allocation, Percentage
Total
Debt Securities, Available for Sale Securities, Excluding Accrued Interest, Maturities at Par
Debt Securities, Available for Sale Securities, Excluding Accrued Interest, Maturities at Par
Summary of maturities, at par, of marketable securities
Available for Sale Securities, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Available for sale securities, fiscal year maturity.
Variable Interest Entity
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Management [Member]
Fixed Term Sofr
Fixed Term SOFR [Member]
Fixed Term SOFR
Less accumulated depreciation
Inventory, Real Estate, Improvements, Accumulated Depreciation
Inventory, Real Estate, Improvements, Accumulated Depreciation
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Schedule of Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Federal
Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Acre-Feet Sold
Long Term Water Assets, Water Sold (Volume)
Long Term Water Assets, Water Sold (Volume)
Distribution of earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Total expenses
Costs and expenses
Corporate expenses
Commercial expenses
Costs and Expenses
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Marketable securities with unrecognized losses for less than 12 months
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than 12 Months, Accumulated Loss
REPORTING SEGMENTS AND RELATED INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Reimbursement proceeds from Communities Facilities District
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities, Business Three
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities, Business Three
Commercial lease agreements, contract terms
Lessor, Operating Lease, Term of Contract
Common Stock Options and Grants
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]
Amortization of premium on marketable securities
Accretion (Amortization) of Discounts and Premiums, Investments
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Domain]
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee [Domain]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Marketable securities with unrecognized losses for more than 12 months
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Accumulated Loss
Net deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Water held for future use
Long-term Water Assets, Banked Water and Water Contract Rights [Abstract]
Long-term Water Assets, Banked Water and Water Contract Rights [Abstract]
Tejon-Castac Water District
Tejon-Castac Water District [Member]
Tejon-Castac Water District [Member]
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Estimated Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Benefits/expenses paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Benefits Paid
Additional improvement costs
Additional Reimbursement Funds, Costs Reserved For Future Years
Additional Reimbursement Funds, Costs Reserved For Future Years
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Real estate and improvements - held for lease, net
Real estate and improvements - held for lease, net
Inventory, Real Estate, Improvements
Total
Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee or Group of Investees [Member]
Gain on sale of real estate/assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property
Inventories
Inventories
Inventory, Net
Trade accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Gain on sale of real estate
Gains (Losses) on Sales of Other Real Estate
Liabilities for environmental costs
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies
2026
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Four
Summary of Maturities, at Par, of Marketable Securities by Year
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Auditor Location
Auditor Location
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Right and share of profit and loss
Equity Method Investment, Right and Share of Income and (Loss)
Equity Method Investment, Right and Share of Income and (Loss)
Common stock (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Borrowings under joint venture
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Current
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
Contract renewal optional term
Long Term Water Assets, Contract Renewal Optional Term
Long Term Water Assets, Contract Renewal Optional Term
New Term Note
New Term Note [Member]
New Term Note
Ownership percentage
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage
Capital Expenditures
Capital Expenditures
Capital Expenditures
Provision for additional capitalized costs
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Expense, Provision for Additional Capitalized Costs
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Expense, Provision for Additional Capitalized Costs
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Total fair value of award
Expensed
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Third Party
Third Party [Member]
Third Party
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Annual option payment, percent
Long Term Water Assets, Purchased, Annual Option Payment, Percent
Long Term Water Assets, Purchased, Annual Option Payment, Percent
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Change in Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Gain (loss) on sale of properties
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Notional Amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Letters of credit outstanding amount
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Schedule of Components of Long-term Debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Land sales revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Profit
Gross Profit from Purchased Water
Gross Profit from Purchased Water
Cover [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments [Table]
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Income (loss) from operations before equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures and income tax expense
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Schedule of Components of Water Assets
Disclosure of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Table Text Block]
Summary of Stock Compensation Costs for Employee and NDSI Plans
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Cost by Plan [Table Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Change in benefit obligation - Pension
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Deferred revenues
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
2024
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Two
Noncontrolling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Contractual obligation for future water payments
Contractual Obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Assets, Category [Axis]
Risk-free interest rate
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Non-cash write-off of leasing assets
Non-Cash Write-off of Tenant Receivables
Non-Cash Write-off of Tenant Receivables
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Documents Incorporated by Reference [Text Block]
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date [Axis]
Net amortization and deferral
Net amortization and other
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gain (Loss)
Weighted-average discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity
Components of Net Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Axis]
Operating results from commercial and unconsolidated joint ventures
Operating Income (Loss), Including Equity In Earnings Of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
Operating Income (Loss), Including Equity In Earnings Of Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
Accrued vacation
Accrued Vacation, Current
Land
Land [Member]
Common stock equivalents-stock options, grants (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-Based Payment Arrangements
Total deferred income tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Termination fees
Liabilities Subject to Compromise, Early Contract Termination Fees
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Share price at target achievement (in dollars per share)
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award Price at Target Achievement
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award Price at Target Achievement
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Non-cash retirement plan expense
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Cost (Reversal of Cost)
Contribution to unconsolidated joint venture
Contribution of property
Contribution of Property
Consolidated joint venture, ownership interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Stock compensation
APIC, Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Interest rate swap
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Derivatives
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Proceeds from water sales
Proceeds from Sale of Other Investments
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Other
Other Inventory, Net of Reserves
Cost
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Amortized Cost, Excluding Accrued Interest, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Customer Concentration Risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-Sale Securities [Table]
Year one
Debt Securities, Available for Sale Securities, Excluding Accrued Interest, Maturities Year One at Par
Debt Securities, Available for Sale Securities, Excluding Accrued Interest, Maturities Year One at Par
Thereafter
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, after Year Five
U.S. Treasury and agency notes
US Treasury and Government Short-Term Debt Securities [Member]
Summary of Future Minimum Rental Income
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Fiscal Year Maturity [Table Text Block]
Deferred revenue
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Other income:
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark [Member]
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
(Provision) benefit for income taxes related to other comprehensive income items
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Nickel water rights
Nickel Water Rights [Member]
Nickel Water Rights [Member]
Taxes on vested stock grants
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Capitalized
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Amount Capitalized
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Pension and supplemental executive retirement plan liability
Liability, Pension and Other Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits, Noncurrent
Vineyards and Orchards
Agriculture, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Borrowings
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Borrowings
Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Borrowings
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
Equity Method Investments [Policy Text Block]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Securities, available-for-sale
OCI, Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss), before Adjustment, after Tax
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Water contracts and related costs
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction
Joint venture allocations
Deferred Tax Assets, Equity Method Investments
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities and Other
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
INVENTORIES
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets, Next Fiscal Year
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets, Next Fiscal Year
Major Multinational Corporation
Major Multinational Corporation [Member]
Major Multinational Corporation
Vested grants (in shares)
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Funded status - liability
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded (Unfunded) Status of Plan
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Oil and mineral depletion
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Depletion, Amount
Long term deferred profit on land contribution
Deferred Gain On Contribution Of Land
Deferred Gain On Contribution Of Land
Summary of Stock Grant Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block]
Interest pay rate
Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate
Tejon Ranch Commerce Center
Tejon Ranch Commerce Center [Member]
Tejon Ranch Commerce Center [Member]
Total deferred income tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Shares withheld for taxes and tax benefit of vested shares (in shares)
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Gain (Loss), before Tax
Summary of Assumptions Used to Determine The Price of Market-Based Performance Condition Grants
Schedule of Share based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other than Options Valuation Assumptions
Accrued paid personal leave
Accrued Paid Personal Leave, Current
Accrued Paid Personal Leave, Current
Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense from Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Accrued investment receivable
Accrued Investment Income Receivable
Book deferred gains
Deferred Tax Assets, Book Deferred Gains
Deferred Tax Assets, Book Deferred Gains
State income taxes, net of Federal benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
Deferred gains
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Tax Deferred Income
Assumptions used in determining periodic pension cost:
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Real Estate [Abstract]
Real Estate [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Name of Property [Axis]
Name of Property [Axis]
Shares withheld for taxes and tax benefit of vested shares
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Arrangements by Share-Based Payment Award [Table]
Purchased water contracts
Long-term Water Assets, Water Contracts (Volume)
Long-term Water Assets, Water Contracts (Volume)
Credit Risk
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Water assets, volume available for purchase from 2017-2030 (up to) (in acre-feet)
Long-term Water Assets (Volume), Amount After Year One
Long-term Water Assets (Volume), Amount After Year One
Accrued liabilities and other
Total
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Rockefeller Joint Ventures
Rockefeller Joint Ventures [Member]
Rockefeller joint ventures.
State deferred taxes
Deferred Tax Assets, State Taxes
City Area Code
City Area Code
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Total amount recorded
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, before Tax
TRCC West
TRCC West [Member]
TRCC West
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-Term Debt, Type [Domain]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
NDSI Plan
Non-Employee Director Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Non-employee director stock incentive plan.
Net proceeds from land sales
Proceeds from Sale of Land Held-for-investment
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Future minimum rental income on commercial, communication and right-of-way leases:
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable [Abstract]
Summary of Income from Commercial Rents Included in Real Estate Revenue
Schedule of Rent Income [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Rent Income [Table Text Block]
Number of multi-family rental units
Number Of Multi-Family Rental Units
Number Of Multi-Family Rental Units
Income tax at statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount
Transferable water
Long-term Water Assets, Transferrable Water (Volume)
Long-term Water Assets, Transferrable Water (Volume)
Financing Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Amounts expected to be recognized as component of net periodic pension costs during the next fiscal year:
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Amortization, Next Fiscal Year [Abstract]
Year two
Debt Securities, Available for Sale Securities, Excluding Accrued Interest, Maturities, Year Two, at Par
Debt Securities, Available for sale securities maturities, year two, at par.
Inventories consist of:
Inventory, Net, Items Net of Reserve Alternative [Abstract]
Reconciliation to amounts on consolidated balance sheets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value [Abstract]
Non-deductible compensation
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Compensation
Income Tax Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Compensation
2023
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year One
Stock compensation expense
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
December 11,2020
December 11,2020 [Member]
December 11,2020
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Other liabilities
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total purchased water contracts
Long-term Water Assets, Intangible Water Contracts (Volume)
Long-term Water Assets, Intangible Water Contracts (Volume)
INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED AND CONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]
LEASES
Lessor, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures, net
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures, net
Equity in unconsolidated joint ventures, net
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Real estate and equipment expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Pension adjustment
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions
Excess tax (loss) benefit of stock-based compensation
Excess Tax (Loss) Benefit Of Stock-Based Compensation
Excess Tax (Loss) Benefit Of Stock-Based Compensation
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Benefit obligation and accumulated benefit obligation at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Profit from land sales2
Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate
Difference between total income tax expense and the amount computed by applying the statutory Federal income tax rate to income before taxes:
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Name of Major Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Percentage of rentable space occupied
Joint Venture, Percentage of Rentable Space Occupied
Joint Venture, Percentage of Rentable Space Occupied
Number of joint venture contracts
Number of Joint Venture Contracts
Number of joint venture contracts.
Interest rate swap liability
Derivative Liability, Noncurrent