Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill Balance (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Balance at beginning of year	$ 1,486,512
Acquisitions	88,755
Impairment	(32,079)
Foreign currency translation effect	(10,967)
Balance at end of year	1,532,221
Hygiene, Health, and Consumable Adhesives [Member]
Balance at beginning of year	402,598
Acquisitions	1,674
Impairment	0
Foreign currency translation effect	(4,759)
Balance at end of year	399,513
Engineering Adhesives [Member]
Balance at beginning of year	651,145
Acquisitions	81,268
Impairment	0
Foreign currency translation effect	(5,733)
Balance at end of year	726,680
Construction Adhesives [Member]
Balance at beginning of year	432,769
Acquisitions	5,813
Impairment	(32,079)
Foreign currency translation effect	(475)
Balance at end of year	$ 406,028