EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2023	Jan. 31, 2022
Basic
Net income (loss)	$ 1,330	$ 3,535
Undistributed earnings (loss) allocated to participating shares	(18)	(39)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	$ 1,312	$ 3,496
Weighted average shares outstanding	6,583	6,616
Income (loss) per share	$ 0.20	$ 0.53
Diluted
Net income (loss)	$ 1,330	$ 3,535
Undistributed earnings (loss) allocated to participating shares	(18)	(39)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	$ 1,312	$ 3,496
Weighted average shares outstanding prior to dilution effect	6,583	6,616
Stock options and contingently issuable shares	39	26
Weighted average shares outstanding	6,622	6,642
Income (loss) per share	$ 0.20	$ 0.53