EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2022	Apr. 30, 2021	Apr. 30, 2022	Apr. 30, 2021
Basic
Net income	$ 2,029	$ 2,437	$ 5,564	$ 3,100
Undistributed earnings (loss) allocated to participating shares	(24)	(27)	(65)	(34)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	$ 2,005	$ 2,410	$ 5,499	$ 3,066
Weighted average shares outstanding	6,571	6,596	6,594	6,585
Income (loss) per share	$ 0.30	$ 0.37	$ 0.83	$ 0.47
Diluted
Net income	$ 2,029	$ 2,437	$ 5,564	$ 3,100
Undistributed earnings (loss) allocated to participating shares	(24)	(27)	(65)	(34)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders	$ 2,005	$ 2,410	$ 5,499	$ 3,066
Weighted average shares outstanding prior to dilution effect	6,571	6,596	6,594	6,585
Stock options and contingently issuable shares	69	16	47	13
Weighted average shares outstanding	6,640	6,612	6,641	6,598
Income (loss) per share	$ 0.30	$ 0.36	$ 0.83	$ 0.46