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Computation of weighted average fair value of employee stock options using black-scholes option pricing model assumptions (Detail) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Weighted average volatility 43.30% 28.70%
Expected dividends 5.00% 2.40%
Expected term (in years) 4 years 3 months 18 days 3 years
Risk-free interest rate 1.20% 0.70%
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the year $ 0.39 $ 0.66
Weighted average fair value of options vested during the year $ 1.95 $ 4.36