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Inventories
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories
Inventories
(In millions)
January 31, 2018
 
October 31, 2017
Raw materials
$
114.2

 
$
107.0

Work-in-process
15.6

 
13.3

Finished goods
376.5

 
333.8

 
$
506.3

 
$
454.1


Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is computed using standard cost that approximates actual cost, on a first-in, first-out basis.