Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill Balance (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Balance	$ 1,486,512
Acquisitions	93,187
Foreign currency translation effect	12,010
Balance	1,591,709
Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives [Member]
Balance	402,598
Acquisitions	1,674
Foreign currency translation effect	4,131
Balance	408,403
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Balance	651,145
Acquisitions	83,859
Foreign currency translation effect	6,938
Balance	741,942
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Balance	432,769
Acquisitions	7,654
Foreign currency translation effect	941
Balance	$ 441,364