EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023	Jul. 31, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Basic
Net Income (Loss)	$ (9,596)	$ 260	$ (15,166)	$ 1,967
Undistributed earnings (loss) allocated to participating shares		(4)		(27)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	$ (9,596)	$ 256	$ (15,166)	$ 1,940
Weighted average shares outstanding	6,513	6,462	6,505	6,511
Income (loss) per share	$ (1.47)	$ 0.04	$ (2.33)	$ 0.30
Diluted
Net Income (Loss)	$ (9,596)	$ 260	$ (15,166)	$ 1,967
Undistributed earnings (loss) allocated to participating shares		(4)		(27)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	$ (9,596)	$ 256	$ (15,166)	$ 1,940
Weighted average shares outstanding prior to dilution effect	6,513	6,462	6,505	6,511
Stock options and contingently issuable shares		7		27
Weighted average shares outstanding	6,513	6,469	6,505	6,538
Income (loss) per share	$ (1.47)	$ 0.04	$ (2.33)	$ 0.30