Note 6 - Property and Equipment (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Interest Paid, Capitalized, Investing Activities	$ 338	$ 318	$ 313
Leasehold and Building Improvements and Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions	400	400	500
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions, Capitalized Internal Staff Compensation [Member]
Depreciation	700	700	600
Capital and Financing Lease Obligations [Member]
Interest Paid, Capitalized, Investing Activities	$ 300	$ 300	$ 300

The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation.

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