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, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Total profit for reportable segments	$ 388,431	$ 317,730	$ 367,105
Interest expense	(21,322)	(18,104)	(15,035)
Interest and investment income	728	558	581
Other - net	657	678	(138)
Income before income taxes	$ 368,494	$ 300,862	$ 352,513