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Stock-based Compensation	9 Months Ended
Stock-based Compensation	Jul. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock-based Compensation	Stock-based Compensation The Company has a stock-based compensation plan (the “Stock Plan”) that allows for the grant of restricted common stock of the Company to members of management, key executives and non-employee directors. The fair value of such awards is based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, and all are classified as equity awards. Management Performance Awards Certain time-based restricted stock grants are made to management under the Stock Plan and generally vest over a three-year period as service is provided. During November 2024, 20,555 shares of restricted stock with a per share price of $25.54 were granted to management. The related compensation expense of $525,000 will be recognized over three years as the shares vest. During December 2024, 6,194 shares of restricted stock with a per share price of $26.30 were granted to management. The related compensation expense of $163,000 will be recognized over three years as the shares vest. In November and December 2024, the Company entered into Performance Share-Based Award Agreements with members of management whereby the employees may be granted up to a maximum of 53,498 shares of common stock in the future based on the achievement of certain long-term performance goals over a three-year period. Executive Awards Certain time-based restricted stock grants are made to key executives under the Stock Plan and generally vest over a three-year period as service is provided. During November 2024, 29,366 shares of restricted stock with a per share price of $25.54 were granted to key executives. The related compensation expense of $750,000 will be recognized over three years as the shares vest. 16. Stock-based Compensation (continued) Executive Awards (continued) In fiscal year 2022, the Company entered into Retention Bonus Agreements with key executives (collectively, the “Retention Bonus Agreements”) whereby the executives will be eligible to receive cash and restricted stock grants upon the occurrence of certain events. During December 2024, the Company granted 2,972 shares of restricted stock with a per share price of $26.30 to key executives related to the Retention Bonus Agreements. The related compensation expense of $78,000 will be recognized over the next year as the shares vest. In November 2024, the Company entered into Performance Share-Based Award Agreements with key executives whereby the executives may be granted up to a maximum of 58,732 shares of common stock in the future based on the achievement of certain long-term performance goals over a three-year period. Director Awards Certain time-based restricted stock grants are made on an annual basis to non-employee directors under the Stock Plan and generally vest after a one-year period as service is provided. During April 2025, 30,540 shares were granted as Director Awards with a per share price of $16.70. Exchange of Common Stock During the nine months ended July 31, 2025 and 2024, members of management exchanged 74,504 and 99,167 shares of common stock with fair values totaling $1,639,000 and $1,835,000, respectively, at the dates of the exchanges, for the payment of payroll taxes associated with the vesting of restricted stock under the Stock Plan.