Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018	Jan. 31, 2020
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent, Total	109.30%	116.30%	45.70%	122166.40%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance	$ 100		$ 100
Forecast [Member]
Global Intangible Low-taxed Income (GILTI)					$ 0

Percentage of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations.

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