Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Total Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Total profit for reportable segments	$ 323,849	$ 335,480	$ 315,543
Interest expense	(14,841)	(11,153)	(5,069)
Interest and investment income	421	463	569
Other-net	1,694	1,463	3,518
Income before income taxes	$ 311,123	$ 326,253	$ 314,561