Operating Segments and Geographic Area Data - Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Total profit for reportable segments	$ 317,730	$ 367,105	$ 323,849
Interest expense	(18,104)	(15,035)	(14,841)
Interest and investment income	558	581	421
Other - net	678	(138)	1,694
Income before income taxes	$ 300,862	$ 352,513	$ 311,123