EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2024	Apr. 30, 2023
Basic
Net Income (Loss)	$ (3,922)	$ 377	$ (5,570)	$ 1,707
Undistributed earnings (loss) allocated to participating shares		(5)		(24)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	$ (3,922)	$ 372	$ (5,570)	$ 1,683
Weighted average shares outstanding	6,518	6,486	6,500	6,536
Income (loss) per share	$ (0.61)	$ 0.06	$ (0.86)	$ 0.26
Diluted
Net Income (Loss)	$ (3,922)	$ 377	$ (5,570)	$ 1,707
Undistributed earnings (loss) allocated to participating shares		(5)		(24)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	$ (3,922)	$ 372	$ (5,570)	$ 1,683
Weighted average shares outstanding prior to dilution effect	6,518	6,486	6,500	6,536
Stock options and contingently issuable shares		30		34
Weighted average shares outstanding	6,518	6,516	6,500	6,570
Income (loss) per share	$ (0.61)	$ 0.06	$ (0.86)	$ 0.26