AstroNova (ALOT) 10-K 18 Apr 22 2022 FY Annual report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Apr. 13, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jan. 31, 2022
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Registrant Name	AstroNova, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0000008146
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-31
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Trading Symbol	ALOT
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	RI
Entity File Number	0-13200
Document Annual Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
Entity Tax Identification Number	05-0318215
Entity Address, Address Line One	600 East Greenwich Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town	West Warwick
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	02893
Entity Address, State or Province	RI
City Area Code	401
Local Phone Number	828-4000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		7,315,168
Entity Public Float			$ 109,942,000
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	true
Auditor Name	Wolf & Company, P.C
Auditor Firm ID	392
Auditor Location	Boston, MA

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$ 5,276	$ 11,439
Accounts Receivable, net of reserves of $826 in 2022 and $1,054 in 2021	17,124	17,415
Inventories	34,609	30,060
Employee Retention Credit Receivable	3,135
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets	3,634	1,807
Total Current Assets	63,778	60,721
Property, Plant and Equipment, net	11,441	12,011
Identifiable Intangibles, net	19,200	21,502
Goodwill	12,156	12,806
Deferred Tax Assets, net	5,591	5,941
Right of Use Asset	1,094	1,389
Other	1,695	1,103
TOTAL ASSETS	114,955	115,473
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable	8,590	5,734
Accrued Compensation	3,512	2,917
Other Accrued Expenses	4,113	3,874
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt	1,000	5,326
Current Liability—Royalty Obligation	2,000	2,000
Current Liability—Excess Royalty Payment Due	235	177
Income Taxes Payable	323	655
Deferred Revenue	262	285
Total Current Liabilities	20,035	20,968
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-Term Debt, net of current portion	8,154	7,109
Royalty Obligation, net of current portion	4,361	6,161
Long-Term Debt—PPP Loan		4,422
Lease Liabilities, net of current portion	808	1,065
Income Taxes Payable	399	681
Deferred Tax Liabilities	186	384
TOTAL LIABILITIES	33,943	40,790
Commitments and Contingencies
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock	0	0
Common Stock	528	521
Additional Paid-in Capital	59,692	58,049
Retained Earnings	56,514	50,085
Treasury Stock, at Cost	(33,974)	(33,588)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax	(1,748)	(384)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	81,012	74,683
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 114,955	$ 115,473

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable, Reserves	$ 826	$ 1,054
Preferred Stock, Par Value	$ 10	$ 10
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	100,000	100,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Common Stock, Par Value	$ 0.05	$ 0.05
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	13,000,000	13,000,000
Common Stock, Shares Issued	10,566,404	10,425,094
Treasury Stock, Shares	3,324,280	3,297,058

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 117,480	$ 116,033	$ 133,446
Cost of Revenue	73,741	74,673	84,688
Gross Profit	43,739	41,360	48,758
Costs and Expenses:
Selling and Marketing	23,177	23,301	26,884
Research and Development	6,753	6,206	8,084
General and Administrative	9,553	9,420	11,357
Operating Expenses	39,483	38,927	46,325
Operating Income	4,256	2,433	2,433
Other Income (Expense):
Gain on Extinguishment of Debt – PPP Loan	4,466
Loss on Disposal of Assets	(696)
Interest Expense	(677)	(955)	(682)
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Transactions	(288)	590	(448)
Other, net	(27)	111	67
Other Income (Expense), net	2,778	(254)	(1,063)
Income before Income Taxes	7,034	2,179	1,370
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)	605	895	(389)
Net Income	$ 6,429	$ 1,284	$ 1,759
Net Income Per Common Share—Basic	$ 0.89	$ 0.18	$ 0.25
Net Income Per Common Share—Diluted	$ 0.88	$ 0.18	$ 0.24
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding—Basic	7,207	7,104	7,024
Dilutive Effect of Common Stock Equivalents	132	62	214
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding—Diluted	7,339	7,166	7,238

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 6,429	$ 1,284	$ 1,759
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), net of taxes and reclassification adjustments:
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	(1,426)	710	(133)
Change in Value of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedge	0	(239)	122
(Gains) Losses from Cash Flow Hedges Reclassified to Income Statement	62	193	(264)
Cross-Currency Interest Rate Swap Termination	0	45	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(1,364)	709	(275)
Comprehensive Income	$ 5,065	$ 1,993	$ 1,484

Consolidated Statements of Chan

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Beginning Balance at Jan. 31, 2019	$ 69,775	$ 511	$ 53,568	$ 49,511	$ (32,997)	$ (818)
Beginning Balance, Shares at Jan. 31, 2019		10,218,559
Share-Based Compensation	1,775		1,775
Employee Option Exercises	$ 782	$ 3	790		(11)
Employee Option Exercises, Shares	57,175	65,121
Restricted Stock Awards Vested, net	$ (469)	$ 3	(3)		(469)
Restricted Stock Awards Vested, net, Shares		59,930
Common Stock—Cash Dividend	(1,972)			(1,972)
Net Income	1,759			1,759
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(275)					(275)
Ending Balance at Jan. 31, 2020	71,375	$ 517	56,130	49,298	(33,477)	(1,093)
Ending Balance, Shares at Jan. 31, 2020		10,343,610
Share-Based Compensation	1,819		1,819
Employee Option Exercises	$ 104	$ 1	103
Employee Option Exercises, Shares	1,200	16,487
Restricted Stock Awards Vested, net	$ (111)	$ 3	(3)		(111)
Restricted Stock Awards Vested, net, Shares		64,997
Common Stock—Cash Dividend	(497)			(497)
Net Income	1,284			1,284
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	709					709
Ending Balance at Jan. 31, 2021	74,683	$ 521	58,049	50,085	(33,588)	(384)
Ending Balance, Shares at Jan. 31, 2021		10,425,094
Share-Based Compensation	1,493		1,493
Employee Option Exercises	$ 157	$ 1	156
Employee Option Exercises, Shares	6,425	14,371
Restricted Stock Awards Vested, net	$ (386)	$ 6	(6)		(386)
Restricted Stock Awards Vested, net, Shares		126,939
Net Income	6,429			6,429
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(1,364)					(1,364)
Ending Balance at Jan. 31, 2022	$ 81,012	$ 528	$ 59,692	$ 56,514	$ (33,974)	$ (1,748)
Ending Balance, Shares at Jan. 31, 2022		10,566,404

Consolidated Statements of Ch_2

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividend per share	$ 0.07	$ 0.28

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Income	$ 6,429	$ 1,284	$ 1,759
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization	3,994	5,983	6,284
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs	44	75	49
Share-Based Compensation	1,493	1,819	1,775
Loss on Disposal of Assets	696
Gain on Extinguishment of Debt	(4,466)
Deferred Income Tax Provision (Benefit)	210	(1,021)	(1,638)
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
Accounts Receivable	77	2,702	3,594
Other Receivable – Employee Retention Credit Receivable	(3,135)
Inventories	(4,883)	4,247	(3,938)
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	4,052	(57)	(2,732)
Income Taxes Payable	(2,043)	1,482	(1,773)
Other	(1,074)	(970)	(156)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	1,394	15,544	3,224
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment	(1,796)	(2,587)	(2,906)
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities	(1,796)	(2,587)	(2,906)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net Cash Proceeds from Employee Stock Option Plans	60	9	654
Net Cash Proceeds from Share Purchases under Employee Stock Purchase Plan	96	95	128
Net Cash Used for Payment of Taxes Related to Vested Restricted Stock	(386)	(111)	(469)
Net (Repayments)/Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility		(6,500)	5,000
Payment of Minimum Guarantee Royalty Obligation	(2,000)	(2,000)	(1,875)
Proceeds from Long-Term Debt – PPP Loan		4,422
Proceeds from Long-Term Debt Borrowings	10,000	15,232
Payoff of Long-Term Debt	(12,576)	(11,732)
Principal Payments on Long-Term Debt	(750)	(3,958)	(5,208)
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs		(100)
Dividends Paid		(497)	(1,972)
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities	(5,556)	(5,140)	(3,742)
Effect of Foreign Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(205)	(627)	139
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(6,163)	7,190	(3,285)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year	11,439	4,249	7,534
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year	5,276	11,439	4,249
Supplemental Information:
Cash Paid During the Period for Interest	342	677	531
Cash Paid During the Period for Income Taxes, Net of Refunds	$ 2,414	$ 446	$ 2,913

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation: Principles of Consolidation: Reclassification: Use of Estimates: COVID-19 Cash and Cash Equivalents: are considered to be cash equivalents. At January 31, 2022 and 2021, $3.7 million and $4.6 million, respectively, was held in foreign bank accounts. Inventories: Property, Plant and Equipment: Revenue Recognition: 2014- 09 The vast majority of our revenue is generated from the sale of distinct products. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for such products, which is generally at the contractually stated prices, and is recognized when we satisfy a performance obligation by transferring control of a product to a customer. The transfer of control generally occurs at one point in time, upon shipment, when title and risk of loss pass to the customer. Returns and customer credits are infrequent and are recorded as a reduction to revenue. Sales taxes and value added taxes collected concurrently with revenue generating activities are excluded from revenue. Many of the contracts entered into with customers are commonly comprised of a combination of equipment, supplies, installation and/or training services. We determine performance obligations by assessing whether the products or services are distinct from other elements of the contract. In order to be distinct, the product must perform either on its own or with readily available resources and must be separate within the context of the contract. Most of our hardware products contain embedded operating systems and data management software which is included in the purchase price of the equipment. The software is deemed incidental to the systems as a whole, as it is not sold or marketed separately, and its production costs are minor compared to those of the hardware system. Hardware and software elements are typically delivered at the same time and are accounted for as a single performance obligation for which revenue is recognized at the point in time when ownership is transferred to the customer. Installation and training services vary based on certain factors such as the complexity of the equipment, staffing availability in a geographic location and customer preferences, and can range from a few days to a few months. The delivery of installation and training services are not assessed to determine whether they are separate performance obligations, as the amounts are not material to the contract. Shipping and handling activities that occur after control over a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as fulfillment activities rather than performance obligations, as allowed under a practical expedient provided by Topic 606. The shipping and handling fees charged to customers are recognized as revenue and the related costs are included in cost of revenue at the point in time when ownership of the product is transferred to the customer. We may perform service at the request of the customer, generally for the repair and maintenance of products previously sold. These services are short in duration and total less than 11% and 9% of revenue for the years ended January 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Revenue is recognized as services are rendered and accepted by the customer. We also provide service agreements on certain of our Product Identification equipment. Service agreements are purchased separately from the equipment and provide for the right to obtain service and maintenance on the equipment for a period of typically one to two years. Accordingly, revenue on these agreements is recognized over the term of the agreements. The portion of service agreement contracts that are uncompleted at the end of any reporting period are included in deferred revenue. We generally provide warranties for our products. The standard warranty period is typically 12 3-5 years, consistent with industry practice. Such assurance-type warranties are not deemed to be separate performance obligations from the hardware product and costs associated with providing the warranties are accrued in accordance with ASC 450, “Contingencies,” as we have the ability to ascertain the likelihood of the liability and can reasonably estimate the amount of the liability. Our estimate of costs to service the warranty obligations is based on historical experience and expectations of future conditions. To the extent that our experience in warranty claims or costs associated with servicing those claims differ from the original estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability are recorded at that time, with an offsetting adjustment to cost of revenue. On occasion, customers request a warranty period longer than our standard warranty. In those instances, in which extended warranty services are separately quoted to the customer, an additional performance obligation is created, and the associated revenue is deferred and recognized as service revenue ratably over the term of the extended warranty period. The portion of service contracts and extended warranty services agreements that are uncompleted at the end of any reporting period are included in deferred revenue. We recognize an asset for the incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract with a customer if we expect the benefit of those costs to be longer than one year. Costs related to obtaining sales contracts for our aerospace printer products have been capitalized and are being amortized based on the forecasted number of units sold over the estimated benefit term. We apply the practical expedient to expense costs incurred for costs to obtain a contract when the amortization period would have been less than a year. These costs include sales commissions paid to the internal direct sales team as well as to third-party representatives and distributors. Contractual agreements with each of these parties outline commission structures and rates to be paid. Generally speaking, the contracts are all individual procurement decisions by the customers and do not include renewal provisions and as such the majority of the contracts have an economic life of significantly less than a year. Accounts Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: Standard payment terms are typically 30 days after shipment but vary by type and geographic location of our customer. Credit is extended based upon an evaluation of the customer’s financial condition. In circumstances where we are aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations, an allowance is established. The remainder of the allowance established is based on a variety of factors, including the age of amounts outstanding relative to their contractual due date, historical write-off experience and current market assessments. Accounts receivable are stated at their estimated net realizable value. Research and Development Costs: Foreign Currency Translation: year-end million in fiscal 2022, a net transaction foreign exchange gain of million in fiscal 2021, and a net transaction foreign exchange loss of million in fiscal 2020. Advertising: Long-Lived Assets: Intangible Assets: non-competition Goodwill: flows, or material adverse changes in the business climate indicate that the carrying value of an asset might be impaired. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is an operating segment, or a business unit one level below an operating segment if discrete financial information for that business is prepared and regularly reviewed by segment management. However, components within an operating segment are aggregated as a single reporting unit if they have similar economic characteristics. We determined that each of our operating segments (Product Identification and T&M) represents a reporting unit for purposes of goodwill impairment testing. The accounting guidance related to goodwill impairment testing allows for the performance of an optional qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Factors that management considers in this qualitative assessment include macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, overall financial performance (both current and projected), changes in management and strategy and changes in the composition or carrying amount of net assets. If this qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then a quantitative assessment is required for the reporting unit. Additionally, we can elect to forgo the qualitative assessment and perform the quantitative test. The quantitative assessment compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying value. If the quantitative assessment is performed, we estimate the fair value of our reporting units using a blended income and market approach. The income approach is based on a discounted cash flow model and provides a fair value estimate based upon the reporting unit’s expected long-term operating cash flow performance. The market approach, compares the reporting unit to publicly traded companies and transactions involving similar business, and requires the use of many assumptions and estimates including future revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, and working capital, as well as discount factors and income tax rates. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets including goodwill assigned to that unit, goodwill is not impaired. If the carrying value of the reporting unit’s net assets including goodwill exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then we record an impairment charge based on that difference. We performed a qualitative assessment for our fiscal 2022 analysis of goodwill. Based on this assessment, management does not believe that it is more likely than not that the carrying values of the reporting units exceed their fair values. Accordingly, no quantitative assessment was performed. There were no impairment charges for our goodwill in fiscal years 2022, 2021 or 2020. Leases: 842 We enter into lease contracts for certain of our facilities at various locations worldwide. At inception of a contract, we determine whether the contract is or contains a lease. If we have a right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the identified asset and the right to direct the use of the asset, then the contract contains a lease. There are two types of leases, operating leases and finance leases. Lease classification is determined at lease commencement. We have made an accounting policy election to apply the short-term exception, which does not require the capitalization of leases with terms of 12 months or less. All of our leases are classified as operating leases. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and included in general and administrative expense on the consolidated statement of income. ROU assets are classified as such on the consolidated balance sheet, short-term lease liabilities are classified in accrued expenses, and long-term lease liabilities are classified as such in the consolidated balance sheet. In the statement of cash flow, payments for operating leases are classified as operating activities. In addition, several of our lease agreements include non-lease Income Taxes: non-current more-likely-than-not We account for uncertain tax positions in accordance with the guidance provided in ASC 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” This guidance describes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and requires recognition of tax benefits that satisfy a more-likely-than-not de-recognition, On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law. The legislation had sweeping effects including various types of economic relief for impacted businesses and industries. One such relief provision was the Paycheck Protection Program, which provided short-term cash flow assistance to finance employee payroll and qualified expenses. On May 6, 2020, we entered into a loan agreement with, and executed a promissory note in favor of Greenwood Credit Union (“Greenwood”) pursuant to which we borrowed $4.4 million (the “PPP Loan”). On December 27, 2020 the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133 was signed into law. The legislation permits the deductibility of expenses to the extent that the payment of such expenses results (or is expected to result) in the forgiveness of a loan (covered loan) guaranteed under the Paycheck Protection Program. We have fully utilized the PPP Loan proceeds for qualifying expenses and applied for forgiveness of the PPP Loan. Consistent with the legislation, we deducted the full $4.4 million of qualified expenses on our 2020 federal tax return. On June 15, 2021, Greenwood notified us that the United States Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) approved our application for forgiveness of the entire $4.4 million principal balance of our PPP Loan and all accrued interest thereon. As a result, in the second quarter of fiscal 2022, we recorded a million gain on extinguishment of debt. The PPP loan forgiveness is excluded from taxable income under Section 1106(i) of the CARES Act. Net Income Per Common Share: Fair Value Measurement: the assumptions market participants would use in pricing a financial instrument based on the best information available in the circumstances. The fair value hierarchy is summarized as follows: • Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; • Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and • Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued compensation, other accrued expenses and income tax payable are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet at carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Self-Insurance: t Share-Based Compensation: Cash flow from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized Share-based compensation becomes deductible for determining income taxes when the related award vests, is exercised, or is forfeited depending on the type of share-based award and subject to relevant tax law. Derivative Financial Instruments: and interest rates. Derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value (i.e., gains or losses) of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, further, on the type of hedging relationship. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss is recognized in the statement of income during the current period. For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, a company must designate the hedging instrument, based upon the exposure being hedged, as a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge, or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) and reclassified into earnings in the same line item associated with the forecasted transaction, and in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings (e.g., in “Interest Expense” when the hedged transactions are interest cash flows associated with floating-rate debt, or “Other, Net” for portions reclassified relating to the remeasurement of the debt). The remaining gain or loss on the derivative instrument in excess of the cumulative change in the present value of future cash flows of the hedged item, if any, are recognized in the statement of income during the current period. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted: Income Taxes In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, 2019-12 No other new accounting pronouncements, issued or effective during fiscal 2022, have had or are expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Note 2—Revenue Recognition We derive revenue from the sale of (i) hardware including, digital color label printers and specialty OEM printing systems, portable data acquisition systems and airborne printers used in the flight deck and in the cabin of military, commercial and business aircraft, (ii) related consumable supplies including paper, labels, tags, inks, toners and ribbons, (iii) repairs and maintenance of equipment and (iv) service agreements. Revenues disaggregated by primary geographic markets and major product types are as follows: Primary geographical markets: (In thousands) 2022 2021 2020 United States $ 68,185 $ 70,911 $ 83,671 Europe 31,922 29,029 29,617 Canada 6,519 5,574 5,719 Asia 5,926 5,105 8,316 Central and South America 3,271 3,950 4,145 Other 1,657 1,464 1,978 Total Revenue $ 117,480 $ 116,033 $ 133,446 Major product types: (In thousands) 2022 2021 2020 Hardware $ 31,492 $ 34,111 $ 48,959 Supplies 73,244 71,772 71,838 Service and Other 12,744 10,150 12,649 Total Revenue $ 117,480 $ 116,033 $ 133,446 Contract Assets and Liabilities We normally do not have contract assets, which are primarily unbilled accounts receivable that are conditional on something other than the passage of time. Our contract liabilities, which represent billings in excess of revenue recognized, are related to advanced billings for purchased service agreements and extended warranties. Contract liabilities were $262,000 and $285,000 at January 31, Contract Costs We have determined that certain costs related to obtaining sales contracts for our aerospace printer products meet the requirement to be capitalized. In the second quarter of fiscal 2022 , we extended the remaining useful life of these deferred costs from 6 years to 20 years and changed the amortization method from units sold to the straight-line method. We believe these changes, based on the life of the aircraft under the applicable sales contracts, appropriately reflects a more systematic and rational approach. This change is being treated as a change in accounting estimate that is affected by a change in accounting principle. The impact on net income was immaterial for the period ended January 31, 2022. The balance of these contract assets at January 31, 2021 was $0.9 million and in the second quarter of the current year, we incurred an additional $0.4 million in contract costs which will be amortized over 20 years. We amortized $60,000 of direct costs for the period ended January 31, 2022, ,

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible Assets	Note 3—Intangible Assets Intangible assets are as follows: January 31, 2022 January 31, 2021 (In thousands) Gross Accumulated Currency Net Gross Accumulated Currency Net Miltope: Customer Contract Relationships $ 3,100 $ (2,515 ) $ — $ 585 $ 3,100 $ (2,284 ) $ — $ 816 RITEC: Customer Contract Relationships 2,830 (1,557 ) — 1,273 2,830 (1,423 ) — 1,407 TrojanLabel: Existing Technology 2,327 (1,767 ) 127 687 2,327 (1,405 ) 196 1,118 Distributor Relations 937 (498 ) 46 485 937 (396 ) 89 630 Honeywell: Customer Contract Relationships 27,243 (11,073 ) — 16,170 27,243 (9,712 ) — 17,531 Intangible Assets, net $ 36,437 $ (17,410 ) $ 173 $ 19,200 $ 36,437 $ (15,220 ) $ 285 $ 21,502 In the second quarter of the current year, we extended the remaining useful life of the customer contract relationship intangibles for Honeywell International, Inc. (“Honeywell”) from 6 years to 20 years and for the RITEC intangibles we changed the amortization method which was based on revenue with a remaining life of 4 20-year . There were no impairments to intangible assets during the periods ended January 31, 2022 and 2021. Amortization expense of $2.2 million , the Estimated amortization expense for the next five fiscal years is as follows: (In thousands) 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Estimated amortization expense $ 1,632 $ 1,693 $ 1,008 $ 1,008 $ 1,008

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Note 4—Inventories The components of inventories are as follows: January 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Materials and Supplies $ 22,709 $ 20,265 Work-in-Progress 1,489 2,076 Finished Goods 19,718 16,371 43,916 38,712 Inventory Reserve (9,307 ) (8,652 ) $ 34,609 $ 30,060 Finished goods inventory includes $3.4 million and $4.0 million of demonstration equipment at January 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Note 5—Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment consist of the following: January 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Land and Land Improvements $ 1,004 $ 1,004 Buildings and Leasehold Improvements 12,666 12,642 Machinery and Equipment 23,238 23,346 Computer Equipment and Software 13,913 13,847 Gross Property, Plant and Equipment 50,821 50,839 Accumulated Depreciation (39,380) (38,828) Net Property Plant and Equipment $ 11,441 $ 12,011 Depreciation expense on property, plant and equipment was $1.7 million for the year ended January 31, During the current fiscal year, we wrote-off

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	Note 6—Accrued Expenses Accrued expenses consist of the following: January 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Warranty $ 834 $ 730 Professional Fees 411 546 Freight 347 57 Lease Liability 327 372 Accrued Property & Sales Tax 316 443 Stockholder Relation Fees 102 91 Dealer Commissions 139 57 Other Accrued Expenses 1,637 1,578 $ 4,113 $ 3,874

Credit Agreement and Long- Term

Credit Agreement and Long- Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit Agreement and Long- Term Debt	Note 7—Credit Agreement and Long-Term Debt Credit Agreement On March 24, 2021, we entered into a First Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”) to our Amended & Restated Credit Agreement (the “A&R Credit Agreement,” as amended by the Amendment; the “Amended Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A., as lender (the “Lender”), and our subsidiaries, ANI ApS and TrojanLabel. The A&R Credit Agreement, which we entered into on July, 30, 2020, amended and restated the Credit Agreement dated as of February 28, 2017 (the “Prior Credit Agreement”) by and among us, ANI ApS, TrojanLabel and the Lender. Immediately prior to the closing of the Amendment, we repaid million in principal amount of the term loan outstanding under the A&R Credit Agreement The Amended Credit Agreement provides for (i) a term loan in the principal amount of $10.0 million, and (ii) a $22.5 million revolving credit facility available for general corporate purposes. At the closing of the Amendment, we borrowed the entire $10.0 million term loan which was used to refinance, in full, the outstanding term loan under the A&R Credit Agreement. Under the Amended Credit Agreement, revolving credit loans may continue to be borrowed, at our option, in U.S. Dollars or, subject to certain conditions, Euros, British Pounds, Canadian Dollars or Danish Kroner. Balances outstanding under the revolving line of credit for the years ended January 31, 2022 and 2021, bore interest at weighted average annual rates of 4.10% and 3.41%, respectively and we incurred $4,000 and $188,000 in fiscal 2022 and 2021 fiscal year s ended January 31, 2022 and 2021, we incurred $50,000 and $8,300, respectively, for commitment fees on the undrawn portion of our revolving credit facility. Both the interest expense and commitment fees are included as interest expense in the accompanying consolidated income statement. At January 31, 2022, there is no balance outstanding on the revolving line of credit and the entire $22.5 million is available for borrowing. The Amended Credit Agreement requires that the term loan be paid in quarterly installments on the last day of each of our fiscal quarters with the final payment due on September 30, 2025. We may voluntarily prepay the term loan, in whole or in part, from time to time without premium or penalty (other than customary breakage costs, if applicable). We may repay borrowings under the revolving credit facility at any time without premium or penalty (other than customary breakage costs, if applicable), but in any event no later than September 30, 2025, at which time any outstanding revolving loans will be due and payable in full, and the revolving credit facility will terminate. We may reduce or terminate the revolving line of credit at any time, subject to certain thresholds and conditions, without premium or penalty. On December 14, 2021, we and the Lender entered into a LIBOR Transition Amendment (the “LIBOR Amendment”) with regard to the Amended Credit Agreement. The LIBOR Amendment, among other things, (i) changes the rate under the Amended Credit Agreement for borrowings denominated in U.S. Dollars from a LIBOR-based rate to a BSBY (Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index)-based rate, subject to certain adjustments, (ii) changes the rate under the Amended Credit Agreement for borrowings denominated in British Pounds Sterling from a LIBOR-based rate to a SONIA (Sterling Overnight Index Average)-based rate, subject to certain adjustments, (iii) changes the rate under the Amended Credit Agreement for borrowings denominated in Euros from a LIBOR-based rate to a EURIBOR (Euro Interbank Offered Rate)-based rate, subject to certain adjustments, and (iv) updates certain other provisions of the Amended Credit Agreement regarding successor interest rates to LIBOR. The interest rates under the As under the A&R Credit Agreement, the loans under the Amended Credit Agreement are subject to certain mandatory prepayments, subject to various exceptions, from (a) net cash proceeds from certain dispositions of property, (b) net cash proceeds from certain issuances of equity, (c) net cash proceeds from certain issuances of additional debt and (d) net cash proceeds from certain extraordinary receipts. Amounts repaid under the revolving credit facility may be reborrowed, subject to continued compliance with the Amended Credit Agreement. No amount of the term loan that is repaid may be reborrowed. We must comply with various customary financial and non-financial non-financial The Lender is entitled to accelerate repayment of the loans and to terminate its revolving credit commitment under the Amended Credit Agreement upon the occurrence of any of various customary events of default, which include, among other events, the following (which are subject, in some cases, to certain grace periods): failure to pay when due any principal, interest or other amounts in respect of the loans, breach of any of our covenants or representations under the loan documents, default under any other of our or our subsidiaries’ significant indebtedness agreements, a bankruptcy, insolvency or similar event with respect to us or any of our subsidiaries, a significant unsatisfied judgment against us or any of our subsidiaries, or a change of control. Our obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement continue to be secured by substantially all of our personal property assets (including a pledge of the equity interests held in ANI ApS, in our wholly-owned German subsidiary AstroNova GmbH, and in our wholly-owned French subsidiary AstroNova SAS), subject to certain exceptions, and by a mortgage on our owned real property in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Long-Term Debt Long-term debt in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets under the Amended Credit Agreement is as follows: January 31, (In thousands) 2022 2021 USD Term Loan (2.35% as of January 31, 2022); maturity date of September 30, 2025 $ 9,250 $ — USD Term Loan (4.65% as of January 31, 2021) — 12,576 9,250 12,576 Debt Issuance Costs, net of accumulated amortization (96 ) (141 ) Current Portion of Term Loan (1,000 ) (5,326 ) Long-Term Debt $ 8,154 $ 7,109 During the years ended January 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, we recognized $0.3 million, $0.5 million and $0.4 million of interest expense on our long-term debt , respectively, which was included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated income statement. The schedule of required principal payments remaining under the Amended Credit Agreement on long-term debt outstanding as of January 31, 2022 is as follows: (In thousands) Fiscal 2023 $ 1,000 Fiscal 2024 1,000 Fiscal 2025 1,250 Fiscal 2026 6,000 $9,250

Paycheck Protection Program Loa

Paycheck Protection Program Loan	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Paycheck Protection Program Loan	Note 8—Paycheck Protection Program Loan On May 6, 2020, we entered into a loan agreement with, and executed a promissory note in favor of Greenwood pursuant to which we borrowed $4.4 million (the “PPP Loan”) from Greenwood under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) administered by the SBA and authorized by the CARES Act. The PPP Loan, originally scheduled to mature on May 6, 2022, was unsecured and bore interest at a rate of 1.0% per annum, accruing from the loan date. No payments were due on the PPP Loan until the date on which the lender determined the amount of the PPP Loan that is eligible for forgiveness. The PPP Loan was classified as long-term debt—PPP Loan in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at January 31, 2021. On June 15, 2021

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management	Note 9—Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management In 2017, we entered into a cross-currency interest rate swap to manage the interest rate risk and foreign currency exchange risk associated with the floating-rate foreign currency-denominated term loan borrowing by ANI ApS and an interest rate swap to manage the interest rate risk associated with our variable rate term loan borrowing. Both swaps were designated as cash flow hedges of floating-rate borrowings. Our cross-currency interest rate swap agreement effectively modified our exposure to interest rate risk and foreign currency exchange rate risk by converting our floating-rate debt denominated in U.S. Dollars on ANI ApS’s books to a fixed-rate debt denominated in Danish Kroner for the term of the loan, thus reducing the impact of interest-rate and foreign currency exchange rate changes on future interest expense and principal repayments. This swap involved the receipt of floating interest rate amounts in U.S. Dollars in exchange for fixed-rate interest payments in Danish Kroner, as well as exchanges of principal at the inception spot rate, over the life of the term loan. The interest rate swap agreement effectively modified our exposure to interest rate risk by effectively converting our floating-rate term-loan debt to fixed-rate debt, thus reducing the impact of interest-rate changes on future interest expense. This swap involved the receipt of floating rate amounts in U.S. Dollars in exchange for fixed-rate payments in U.S. dollars over the life of the term loan. As a direct result of the terms of the Lender’s conditions for entry into the A&R Credit Agreement, on July 30, 2020, we terminated these two s s The following tables present the impact of the derivative instruments in our consolidated financial statements for the years ended January 31, 2022 and 2021: Years Ended Cash Flow Hedge (In thousands) Amount of Gain(Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Amount of Gain (Loss) January 31, January 31, January 31, January 31, Swap contracts $ — $ (360 ) Other Income $ (79 ) $ (288 ) At January 31, 202 2

Employee Retention Credit

Employee Retention Credit	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Employee Retention Credit Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Retention Credit	Note 10—Employee Retention Credit The CARES Act provides an employee retention credit (“ERC”) that is a refundable tax credit against certain employer taxes. On December 27, 2020, Congress enacted the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, which amended and extended ERC availability under Section 2301 of the CARES Act. Before the enactment of the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, we were ineligible for the ERC because we received the PPP Loan. Following enactment of the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020, we and other businesses that received loans under that program became retroactively eligible for the ERC. As a result of the foregoing legislation, we were eligible to claim a refundable tax credit against the employer share of Social Security taxes equal to seventy percent (70%) of the qualified wages that we paid to our employees between December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2021. Qualified wages are limited to $10,000 per employee per calendar quarter in 2021 for a maximum ERC per employee of $7,000 per calendar quarter in 2021. We evaluated our eligibility for the ERC in the second quarter of calendar year 2021. In order to qualify for the ERC, we needed to experience a 20% reduction in gross receipts from either (1) the same quarter in calendar year 2019 or (2) the immediately preceding quarter to the corresponding calendar quarter in 2019. We determined that we qualified for the employee retention credit under the first scenario for wages paid in calendar year 2020 and the first calendar quarter of 2021. In the second quarter of the current year, we amended certain payroll tax filings and applied for a refund of $3.1 million. Since there is no US GAAP guidance for for-profit We recorded a $3.1 million receivable in the second quarter of fiscal 2022 for the ERC rece i e $3.1 million of ERCs was recognized as a reduction in employer payroll taxes and allocated to the financial statement captions from which the employee’s taxes were originally incurred. As a result, we recorded a reduction in expenses of $1.7 million in cost of revenue, $0.8 million in selling and marketing, $0.3 million in research and development and $0.3 milli on Subsequent to year end, on March 22, 2022

Royalty Obligation

Royalty Obligation	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Royalty Obligation Disclosure [Abstract]
Royalty Obligation	Note 11—Royalty Obligation In fiscal 2018, AstroNova, Inc. entered into an Asset Purchase and License Agreement with Honeywell International, Inc. to acquire an exclusive, perpetual, world-wide license to manufacture Honeywell’s narrow-format flight deck printers for two aircraft families along with certain inventory used in the manufacturing of the licensed printers. The purchase price included a guaranteed minimum royalty payment of $15.0 million, to be paid in quarterly installments over a ten-year The guaranteed minimum royalty payment obligation was recorded at the present value of the minimum annual royalty payments using a present value factor of 2.8%, which is based on the estimated after-tax cost of debt for similar million of the guaranteed minimum royalty obligation. At January 31, 2022, the current portion of the outstanding guaranteed minimum royalty obligation of $2.0 million is to be paid over the next twelve months and is reported as a current liability and the remainder of $4.4 million is reported as a long-term liability on our consolidated balance sheet. In addition to the guaranteed minimum royalty payments, for the periods ended January 31, 2022 and January 31, 2021, we also incurred excess royalty expense of $0.5 million and $31 thousand, respectively, which is included in cost of revenue in our consolidated statements of income. A total of $0.2 million of excess royalty is payable and reported as a current liability on our consolidated balance sheet at January 31, 2022.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Note 12—Leases We enter into lease contracts for certain of our facilities at various locations worldwide. Our leases have remaining lease terms of one that we will exercise such options. Balance sheet and other information related to our leases is as follows: Operating Leases (In thousands) Balance Sheet Classification January 31, January 31, Lease Assets Right of Use Assets $ 1,094 $ 1,389 Lease Liabilities—Current Other Accrued Expenses 327 372 Lease Liabilities—Long Term Lease Liabilities $ 808 $ 1,065 Lease cost information is as follows: Operating Leases (In thousands) Statement of Income Classification 2022 2021 Operating Lease Costs General and Administrative Expense $ 510 $ 485 At January 31, 2022, maturities of operating lease liabilities are as follows: (In thousands) 2023 $ 327 2024 308 2025 203 2026 159 2027 153 Thereafter 91 Total Lease Payments 1,241 Less: Imputed Interest (106 ) Total Lease Liabilities $ 1,135 As of January 31, 2022, the weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted-average discount rate for our operating leases are 4.5 years and 3.85%, respectively. We calculated the weighted-average discount rate using incremental borrowing rates, which equal the rates of interest that we would pay to borrow funds on a fully collateralized basis over a similar term. Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows: (In thousands) 2022 2021 Cash paid for operating lease liabilities $ 372 $ 429

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Note 13—Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The changes in the balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component are as follows: (In thousands) Foreign Currency Net Total Balance at January 31, 2019 $ (852 ) $ 34 $ (818 ) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before reclassification (133 ) 122 (11 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI to Earnings — (264 ) (264 ) Other Comprehensive Loss (133 ) (142 ) (275 ) Balance at January 31, 2020 $ (985 ) $ (108 ) $ (1,093 ) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before reclassification 710 (239 ) 471 Amounts Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings — 193 193 Cross-Currency Interest Rate Swap Termination — 45 45 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 710 (1 ) 709 Balance at January 31, 202 1 $ (275 ) $ (109 ) $ (384 ) Other Comprehensive Loss before reclassificatio n (1,426 ) — (1,426 ) Amounts Reclassified from AOCI to Earning s — 62 62 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss ) (1,426 ) 62 (1,364 ) Balance at January 31, 202 2 $ (1,701 ) $ (47 ) $ (1,748 ) The amounts presented above in other comprehensive income (loss) are net of taxes except for translation adjustments associated with our German and Danish subsidiaries.

Shareholders' Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Federal Home Loan Banks [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Note 14—Shareholders’ Equity During fiscal 2022 and 2021, certain of our employees delivered a total of 27,222 and 15,357 shares, respectively, of our common stock to satisfy the exercise price and related taxes for stock options exercised and restricted stock vesting. The shares delivered were valued at a total of $0.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively, and are included in treasury stock in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at January 31, 2022 and 2021. These transactions did not impact the number of shares authorized for repurchase under our current repurchase program.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	Note 15—Share-Based Compensation The Company maintains the following share-based compensation plans: Stock Plans: We have one equity incentive plan from which we are authorized to grant equity awards, the AstroNova, Inc. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2018 Plan”). The 2018 Plan provides for, among other things, the issuance of awards, including incentive stock options, non-qualified 950,000 unvested RSUs; 43,529 unvested PSUs In addition to the 2018 Plan, we previously granted equity awards under our 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”) and our 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”). No new awards may be issued under either the 2007 or 2015 Plans, but outstanding awards will continue to be governed by those plans. As of January 31, 2022, options to purchase an aggregate of 323,468 shares were outstanding under the 2007 Plan and options to purchase an aggregate of 139,075 shares were outstanding under the 2015 Plan. We also have a Non-Employee Director Annual Compensation Program (the “Program”), under which each of our non-employee directors automatically receives a grant of restricted stock on the date of their re-election to our board of directors. The number of whole shares granted is equal to the number calculated by dividing the stock component of the director compensation amount determined by the compensation committee for that year by the fair market value of our stock on that day. The value of the restricted stock award for fiscal 2022 was Share-Based Compensation: Share-based compensation expense has been recognized as follows: (In thousands) Stock Options $ 210 $ 517 $ 616 Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units 1,266 1,285 1,136 Employee Stock Purchase Plan 17 17 23 Total $ 1,493 $ 1,819 $ 1,775 Stock Options: Aggregated information regarding stock options granted under the plans is summarized below: Number Weighted- Options Outstanding, January 31, 2019 771,145 $ 14.30 Options Granted — — Options Exercised (57,175 ) 11.60 Options Forfeited (34,526 ) 15.73 Options Cancelled (400 ) 6.22 Options Outstanding, January 31, 2020 679,044 $ 14.46 Options Granted — — Options Exercised (1,200 ) 7.60 Options Forfeited (54,361 ) 12.89 Options Cancelled (1,400 ) 7.36 Options Outstanding, January 31, 2021 622,083 $ 14.63 Options Granted — — Options Exercised (6,425 ) 9.34 Options Forfeited (17,615 ) 15.09 Options Cancelled — — Options Outstanding, January 31, 2022 598,043 $ 14.67 Set forth below is a summary of options outstanding at January 31, 2022: Outstanding Exercisable Range of Exercise prices Number of Weighted- Weighted- Number of Weighted- Weighted $5.00-10.00 35,844 $ 7.97 0.5 35,844 $ 7.97 0.5 $10.01-15.00 345,749 13.62 3.9 345,749 13.62 3.9 $15.01-20.00 216,450 17.48 5.8 209,900 17.43 5.8 598,043 $ 14.67 4.4 591,493 $ 14.63 4.3 No options were granted during fiscal 2022 or fiscal 2021. As of January 31, 2022, there was $8,000 of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested stock options granted under the plans. This expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.3 years. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs): Aggregated information regarding RSUs and RSAs granted under the Plan is summarized below: RSAs & RSUs Weighted-Average Outstanding at January 31, 2019 133,667 $ 16.90 Granted 119,522 19.86 Vested (59,930 ) 14.50 Forfeited (58,625 ) 19.00 Outstanding at January 31, 2020 134,634 $ 16.79 Granted 245,131 7.61 Vested (64,997 ) 17.28 Forfeited (117,355 ) 8.83 Outstanding at January 31, 2021 197,413 $ 9.96 Granted 151,406 14.51 Vested (126,939 ) 10.43 Forfeited (22,538 ) 14.26 Outstanding at January 31, 2022 199,342 $ 12.63 As of January 31, 2022, there was $1.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs and RSAs. This expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.0 years. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP): Our ESPP allows eligible employees to purchase shares of common stock at a 15% discount from fair market value on the date of purchase. A total of 247,500 shares were initially reserved for issuance under this plan. Summarized plan activity is as follows: 2022 2021 2020 Shares Reserved, Beginning 10,374 24,974 33,853 Shares Purchased (8,092 ) (14,600 ) (8,879 ) Shares Reserved, Ending 2,282 10,374 24,974

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 16—Income Taxes The components of income (loss) before income taxes are as follows: 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Domestic $ 5,046 $ (1,193 ) $ 1,930 Foreign 1,988 3,372 (560 ) $ 7,034 $ 2,179 $ 1,370 The components of the provision/(benefit) for income taxes are as follows: 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Current: Federal $ (183 ) $ 1,272 $ 660 State 76 224 221 Foreign 501 420 368 394 1,916 1,249 Deferred: Federal $ 180 $ (910 ) $ (1,364 ) State 177 (189 ) (282 ) Foreign (146 ) 78 8 211 (1,021 ) (1,638 ) $ 605 $ 895 $ (389 ) Total income tax provision/(benefit) differs from the expected tax provision/(benefit) as a result of the following: 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Income Tax Provision at Statutory Rate $ 1,477 $ 458 $ 288 Return to Provision Adjustment 368 (2 ) (207 ) State Taxes, Net of Federal Tax Effect 143 28 (48 ) Denmark Statutory Audit — 341 — Foreign Rate Differential 61 197 315 Change in Valuation Allowance 57 (81 ) 256 Meals and Entertainment 9 11 31 Canada Withholding Taxes — 62 — Global Intangible Low Taxed Income — 14 107 Foreign Tax Credits — — (344 ) Foreign Derived Intangible Income (55 ) (150 ) (107 ) Share Based Compensation (95 ) 171 (145 ) R&D Credits (180 ) (157 ) (209 ) Change in Reserves Related to ASC 740 Liability (245 ) (10 ) (352 ) PPP Loan Forgiveness (937 ) — — Other 2 13 26 $ 605 $ 895 $ (389 ) Our effective tax rate for 2022 was 8.6% compared to 41.1% in 2021 and (28.4)% in 2020. The decrease in the effective tax rate in 2022 from 2021 is primarily related to the PPP loan forgiveness tax-exempt tax-exempt The increase in the effective tax rate in 2021 from 2020 is primarily related to the change in mix of income between relevant jurisdictions in which we are subject to income taxes. Specific items increasing the effective tax rate include foreign rate differential, Denmark statutory audit adjustments, stock-based compensation, and Canada withholding taxes. This increase was offset by the foreign derived intangible income (“FDII”) deduction, the release of a valuation allowance in China, and R&D tax credits expected to be utilized. The components of deferred income tax expense arise from various temporary differences and relate to items included in the statement of income. The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: January 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Deferred Tax Assets: Inventory $ 2,159 $ 2,700 Honeywell Royalty Liability 2,655 2,590 State R&D Credits 1,925 1,546 Share-Based Compensation 593 600 Bad Debt 213 245 Warranty Reserve 198 176 Compensation Accrual 322 159 Net Operating Loss 152 154 ASU 842 Adjustment – Lease Liability 93 125 Unrecognized State Tax Benefits 64 101 Foreign Tax Credit 154 83 Deferred Service Contract Revenue 61 68 Other 224 308 8,813 8,855 Deferred Tax Liabilities: Accumulated Tax Depreciation in Excess of Book Depreciation 455 752 Intangibles 767 399 ASU 842 Adjustment – Lease Liability 90 119 Other 318 307 1,630 1,577 Subtotal 7,183 7,278 Valuation Allowance (1,778 ) (1,721 ) Net Deferred Tax Assets $ 5,405 $ 5,557 Deferred taxes are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet as follows: January 31, 2022 2021 Deferred Tax Assets 5,651 5,941 Deferred Tax Liabilities (246 ) (384 ) Total Net Deferred Tax Assets $ 5,405 $ 5,557 The valuation allowances of $1.8 million at January 31, 2022 and $1.7 million at January 31, 2021, relate to domestic research and development tax credit carryforwards and foreign tax credit carryforwards which are expected to expire unused. At January 31, 2022, we had net operating loss carryforwards of $0.6 million in China, which expire in 2023 through 2027. We have net operating loss carryforwards of less than $0.1 million in France, which can be carried forward indefinitely. We expect to utilize the net operating loss carryforwards in China and France before expiration. At January 31, 2022, we had state research credit carryforwards of approximately $1.6 million which expire in 2022 through 2029. Additionally, we had $0.2 million of foreign tax credit s We believe that it is reasonably possible that some unrecognized tax benefits, accrued interest and penalties could decrease income tax expense in the next year due to either the review of previously filed tax returns or the expiration of certain statutes of limitation. The changes in the balances of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties are as follows: 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Balance , beginning of the year $ 384 $ 362 $ 618 Increases in prior period tax positions 63 59 — Increases in current period tax positions 67 5 2 Reductions related to lapse of statutes of limitations (211 ) (42 ) (26 ) Reductions related to settlement with tax authorities — — (232 ) Balance, end of the year $ 303 $ 384 $ 362 During fiscal 2022 and 2021, we released $211,000 and $50,000, respectively, of accrued interest and penalties relating to a change in various unrecognized tax positions. We have accrued potential interest and penalties of $95,000 included in Income Taxes Payable in the consolidated balance sheet at January 31, 2022. The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in U.S. federal jurisdictions, various state jurisdictions, and various foreign jurisdictions. The Company was previously under audit by the IRS for the tax years ended January 31, 2015, 2016, and 2017, but on June 6, 2019, we received formal communication regarding the close of the audit with no additional changes made by the IRS. Therefore, the reserves for federal uncertain tax positions relating to the years in question have been released. In fiscal 2020, we released $232,000 relating to the federal tax exposure for the years previously under audit and $74,000 of related interest (net of federal benefit) and penalties. U.S. income taxes have not been provided on $7.3 million of undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries since it is our intention to permanently reinvest such earnings offshore. If the earnings were distributed in the form of dividends, the Company would not be subject to U.S. tax as a result of the Tax Act but could be subject to foreign income and withholding taxes. Determination of the amount of this unrecognized deferred income tax liability is not practical.

Nature of Operations, Segment R

Nature of Operations, Segment Reporting and Geographical Information	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Nature of Operations, Segment Reporting and Geographical Information	Note 17—Nature of Operations, Segment Reporting and Geographical Information Our operations consist of the design, development, manufacture and sale of specialty printers and data acquisition and analysis systems, including both hardware and software and related consumable supplies. We organize and manage our business as a portfolio of products and services designed around a common theme of data acquisition and information output. We have two reporting segments consistent with our revenue product groups: Product Identification (“PI”) and Test & Measurement (“T&M”). Our PI segment produces an array of high-technology digital color and monochrome label printers and mini presses, labeling software and supplies for a variety of commercial industries worldwide. AstroNova’s T&M segment produces data acquisition systems used worldwide for a variety of recording, monitoring and troubleshooting applications for many industries including aerospace, automotive, defense, rail, energy, industrial and general manufacturing. The T&M segment also includes our line of aerospace flight deck and cabin printers. Business is conducted in the United States and through foreign branch offices and subsidiaries in Canada, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and Mexico. Manufacturing activities are primarily conducted in the United States. Revenue and service activities outside the United States are conducted through wholly-owned entities and, to a lesser extent, through authorized distributors and agents. Transfer prices are intended to produce gross profit margins as would be associated with an arms-length transaction. The accounting policies of the reporting segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies herein. We evaluate segment performance based on the segment profit before corporate and financial administration expenses. Summarized below are the revenue and segment operating profit (loss) (both in dollars and as a percentage of revenue) for each reporting segment: ($ in thousands) Revenue Segment Operating Profit Segment Operating Profit (Loss) 2022 2021 2020 2022 2021 2020 2022 2021 2019 Product Identification $ 90,915 $ 90,268 $ 88,116 $ 10,411 $ 12,885 $ 7,509 11.5 % 14.3 % 8.5 % T&M 26,565 25,765 45,330 3,398 (1,032 ) 6,281 12.8 % (4.0 )% 13.9 % Total $ 117,480 $ 116,033 $ 133,446 13,809 11,853 13,790 11.8 % 10.2 % 10.3 % Corporate Expenses 9,553 9,420 11,357 Operating Income 4,256 2,433 2,433 Other Income (Expense), Net 2,778 (254) (1,063) Income Before Income Taxes 7,034 2,179 1,370 Income Tax Provision (Benefit) 605 895 (389 ) Net Income $ 6,429 $ 1,284 $ 1,759 No customer accounted for greater than 10% of net revenue in fiscal 2022, 2021 or 2020. Other information by segment is presented below: (In thousands) Assets January 31, 2022 2021 Product Identification $ 51,732 $ 50,047 T&M 50,374 51,262 Corporate* 12,849 14,164 Total $ 114,955 $ 115,473 * Corporate assets consist principally of cash, cash equivalents, deferred tax assets and refunds, and certain prepaid corporate assets. (In thousands) Depreciation and Capital Expenditures 2022 2021 2020 2022 2021 2020 Product Identification $ 1,157 $ 1,835 $ 1,928 $ 847 $ 1,563 $ 2,001 T&M 2,837 4,148 4,356 949 1,024 905 Total $ 3,994 $ 5,983 $ 6,284 $ 1,796 $ 2,587 $ 2,906 Geographical Data Presented below is selected financial information by geographic area: Long-Lived Assets* (In thousands) Revenue January 31, 2022 2021 2020 2022 2021 United States $ 68,185 $ 70,911 $ 83,671 $ 29,131 $ 31,226 Europe 31,922 29,029 29,617 1,486 2,274 Canada 6,519 5,574 5,719 9 13 Asia 5,926 5,105 8,316 15 — Central and South America 3,271 3,950 4,145 — — Other 1,657 1,464 1,978 — — Total $ 117,480 $ 116,033 $ 133,446 $ 30,641 $ 33,513 * Long-lived assets exclude goodwill assigned to the T&M segment of $4.5 million at both January 31, 2022 and 2021 and $7.6 million and $8.3 million assigned to the PI segment at January 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	Note 18—Employee Benefit Plans We sponsor a Profit-Sharing Plan (the “Plan”) which provides retirement benefits to all eligible domestic employees. The Plan allows participants to defer a portion of their cash compensation and contribute such deferral to the Plan through payroll deductions. The Company makes matching contributions up to specified levels. The deferrals are made within the limits prescribed by Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are deposited into trust funds. It is our policy to fund any contributions accrued. Our annual contribution amounts are determined by the Board of Directors. Contributions paid or accrued amounted to $0.5 million in fiscal 2022, $0.4 million in fiscal 2021 and $0.5 million in fiscal 2020.

Product Warranty Liability

Product Warranty Liability	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Guarantees and Product Warranties [Abstract]
Product Warranty Liability	Note 19—Product Warranty Liability We offer a manufacturer’s warranty for the majority of our hardware products. The specific terms and conditions of warranty vary depending upon the products sold and country in which we do business. We estimate the warranty costs based on historical claims experience and record a liability in the amount of such estimates at the time product revenue is recognized. We regularly assess the adequacy of our recorded warranty liabilities and adjust the amounts as necessary. Activity in the product warranty liability, which is included in other accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, is as follows: 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Balance, beginning of the year $ 730 $ 850 $ 832 Provision for Warranty Expense 2,174 855 1,733 Cost of Warranty Repairs (2,070 ) (975 ) (1,715 ) Balance, end of the year $ 834 $ 730 $ 850 During fiscal 2022, we incurred incremental costs because of a product quality issue with one of our vendors. As the result of discussions with the vendor, which was responsible for the product quality issue, we entered into an agreement whereby the vendor paid us $975,000 as partial reimbursement of the costs we incurred in supporting our customers with respect to the product quality issue. We have recorded this payment to offset cost of goods in our Product Identification segment for the product lines effected by the product quality issue to partially reverse the accounting impact when the original costs of the quality issues were incurred during the year.

Concentration of Risk

Concentration of Risk	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]
Concentration of Risk	Note 20—Concentration of Risk Credit is generally extended on an uncollateralized basis to almost all customers after review of credit worthiness. Concentration of credit and geographic risk with respect to accounts receivable is limited due to the large number and general dispersion of accounts which constitute our customer base. We periodically perform on-going During the years ended January 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, one vendor accounted for 23.3%, 23.2% and 21.2% of purchases, and 15.4%, 28.3% and 28.0% of accounts payable, respectively, as of January 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 21 —Commitments and Contingencies We are subject to contingencies, including legal proceedings and claims arising in the normal course of business that cover a wide range of matters including, among others, contract and employment claims; workers compensation claims; product liability; warranty and modification; and adjustment or replacement of component parts of units sold. Direct costs associated with the estimated resolution of contingencies are accrued at the earliest date at which it is deemed probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of such liability can be reasonably estimated. While it is impossible to ascertain the ultimate legal and financial liability with respect to contingent liabilities, including lawsuits, we believe that the aggregate amount of such liabilities, if any, in excess of amounts provided or covered by insurance, will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or results of operations. It is possible, however, that future results of operations for any particular future period could be materially affected by changes in our assumptions or strategies related to these contingencies or changes out of our control.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 2 2 Assets and Liabilities Not Recorded at Fair Value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet Our long-term debt, including the current portion of long-term debt not reflected in the financial statements at fair value, is reflected in the table below: Fair Value Measurement at (In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Carrying Long-Term Debt and Related Current Maturities $ — $ — $ 9,255 $ 9,255 $ 9,250 Fair Value Measurement at (In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Carrying Long-Term Debt and Related Current Maturities $ — $ — $ 12,586 $ 12,586 $ 12,576 The fair value of our long-term debt, including the current portion, is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current interest rates at which similar borrowings with the same maturities would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and is classified as Level 3.

Schedule II - Valuation and Qua

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves	SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES Description Balance at Provision/ Deductions(2) Balance Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (In thousands) Year Ended January 31, 2022 $ 1,054 $ 50 $ (278 ) $ 826 2021 $ 856 $ 194 $ 4 $ 1,054 2020 $ 521 $ 546 $ (211 ) $ 856 (1) The allowance for doubtful accounts has been netted against accounts receivable in the balance sheets as of the respective balance sheet dates. (2) Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation:
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation:
Reclassification	Reclassification:
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates: COVID-19
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents: are considered to be cash equivalents. At January 31, 2022 and 2021, $3.7 million and $4.6 million, respectively, was held in foreign bank accounts.
Inventories	Inventories:
Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, Plant and Equipment:
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition: 2014- 09 The vast majority of our revenue is generated from the sale of distinct products. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for such products, which is generally at the contractually stated prices, and is recognized when we satisfy a performance obligation by transferring control of a product to a customer. The transfer of control generally occurs at one point in time, upon shipment, when title and risk of loss pass to the customer. Returns and customer credits are infrequent and are recorded as a reduction to revenue. Sales taxes and value added taxes collected concurrently with revenue generating activities are excluded from revenue. Many of the contracts entered into with customers are commonly comprised of a combination of equipment, supplies, installation and/or training services. We determine performance obligations by assessing whether the products or services are distinct from other elements of the contract. In order to be distinct, the product must perform either on its own or with readily available resources and must be separate within the context of the contract. Most of our hardware products contain embedded operating systems and data management software which is included in the purchase price of the equipment. The software is deemed incidental to the systems as a whole, as it is not sold or marketed separately, and its production costs are minor compared to those of the hardware system. Hardware and software elements are typically delivered at the same time and are accounted for as a single performance obligation for which revenue is recognized at the point in time when ownership is transferred to the customer. Installation and training services vary based on certain factors such as the complexity of the equipment, staffing availability in a geographic location and customer preferences, and can range from a few days to a few months. The delivery of installation and training services are not assessed to determine whether they are separate performance obligations, as the amounts are not material to the contract. Shipping and handling activities that occur after control over a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as fulfillment activities rather than performance obligations, as allowed under a practical expedient provided by Topic 606. The shipping and handling fees charged to customers are recognized as revenue and the related costs are included in cost of revenue at the point in time when ownership of the product is transferred to the customer. We may perform service at the request of the customer, generally for the repair and maintenance of products previously sold. These services are short in duration and total less than 11% and 9% of revenue for the years ended January 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Revenue is recognized as services are rendered and accepted by the customer. We also provide service agreements on certain of our Product Identification equipment. Service agreements are purchased separately from the equipment and provide for the right to obtain service and maintenance on the equipment for a period of typically one to two years. Accordingly, revenue on these agreements is recognized over the term of the agreements. The portion of service agreement contracts that are uncompleted at the end of any reporting period are included in deferred revenue. We generally provide warranties for our products. The standard warranty period is typically 12 3-5 years, consistent with industry practice. Such assurance-type warranties are not deemed to be separate performance obligations from the hardware product and costs associated with providing the warranties are accrued in accordance with ASC 450, “Contingencies,” as we have the ability to ascertain the likelihood of the liability and can reasonably estimate the amount of the liability. Our estimate of costs to service the warranty obligations is based on historical experience and expectations of future conditions. To the extent that our experience in warranty claims or costs associated with servicing those claims differ from the original estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability are recorded at that time, with an offsetting adjustment to cost of revenue. On occasion, customers request a warranty period longer than our standard warranty. In those instances, in which extended warranty services are separately quoted to the customer, an additional performance obligation is created, and the associated revenue is deferred and recognized as service revenue ratably over the term of the extended warranty period. The portion of service contracts and extended warranty services agreements that are uncompleted at the end of any reporting period are included in deferred revenue. We recognize an asset for the incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract with a customer if we expect the benefit of those costs to be longer than one year. Costs related to obtaining sales contracts for our aerospace printer products have been capitalized and are being amortized based on the forecasted number of units sold over the estimated benefit term. We apply the practical expedient to expense costs incurred for costs to obtain a contract when the amortization period would have been less than a year. These costs include sales commissions paid to the internal direct sales team as well as to third-party representatives and distributors. Contractual agreements with each of these parties outline commission structures and rates to be paid. Generally speaking, the contracts are all individual procurement decisions by the customers and do not include renewal provisions and as such the majority of the contracts have an economic life of significantly less than a year.
Accounts Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Accounts Receivables and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: Standard payment terms are typically 30 days after shipment but vary by type and geographic location of our customer. Credit is extended based upon an evaluation of the customer’s financial condition. In circumstances where we are aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations, an allowance is established. The remainder of the allowance established is based on a variety of factors, including the age of amounts outstanding relative to their contractual due date, historical write-off experience and current market assessments. Accounts receivable are stated at their estimated net realizable value.
Research and Development Costs	Research and Development Costs:
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation: year-end million in fiscal 2022, a net transaction foreign exchange gain of million in fiscal 2021, and a net transaction foreign exchange loss of million in fiscal 2020.
Advertising	Advertising:
Long-Lived Assets	Long-Lived Assets:
Intangible Assets	Intangible Assets: non-competition
Goodwill	Goodwill: flows, or material adverse changes in the business climate indicate that the carrying value of an asset might be impaired. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is an operating segment, or a business unit one level below an operating segment if discrete financial information for that business is prepared and regularly reviewed by segment management. However, components within an operating segment are aggregated as a single reporting unit if they have similar economic characteristics. We determined that each of our operating segments (Product Identification and T&M) represents a reporting unit for purposes of goodwill impairment testing. The accounting guidance related to goodwill impairment testing allows for the performance of an optional qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Factors that management considers in this qualitative assessment include macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, overall financial performance (both current and projected), changes in management and strategy and changes in the composition or carrying amount of net assets. If this qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then a quantitative assessment is required for the reporting unit. Additionally, we can elect to forgo the qualitative assessment and perform the quantitative test. The quantitative assessment compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying value. If the quantitative assessment is performed, we estimate the fair value of our reporting units using a blended income and market approach. The income approach is based on a discounted cash flow model and provides a fair value estimate based upon the reporting unit’s expected long-term operating cash flow performance. The market approach, compares the reporting unit to publicly traded companies and transactions involving similar business, and requires the use of many assumptions and estimates including future revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, and working capital, as well as discount factors and income tax rates. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets including goodwill assigned to that unit, goodwill is not impaired. If the carrying value of the reporting unit’s net assets including goodwill exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, then we record an impairment charge based on that difference. We performed a qualitative assessment for our fiscal 2022 analysis of goodwill. Based on this assessment, management does not believe that it is more likely than not that the carrying values of the reporting units exceed their fair values. Accordingly, no quantitative assessment was performed. There were no impairment charges for our goodwill in fiscal years 2022, 2021 or 2020.
Leases	Leases: 842 We enter into lease contracts for certain of our facilities at various locations worldwide. At inception of a contract, we determine whether the contract is or contains a lease. If we have a right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the identified asset and the right to direct the use of the asset, then the contract contains a lease. There are two types of leases, operating leases and finance leases. Lease classification is determined at lease commencement. We have made an accounting policy election to apply the short-term exception, which does not require the capitalization of leases with terms of 12 months or less. All of our leases are classified as operating leases. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and included in general and administrative expense on the consolidated statement of income. ROU assets are classified as such on the consolidated balance sheet, short-term lease liabilities are classified in accrued expenses, and long-term lease liabilities are classified as such in the consolidated balance sheet. In the statement of cash flow, payments for operating leases are classified as operating activities. In addition, several of our lease agreements include non-lease
Income Taxes	Income Taxes: non-current more-likely-than-not We account for uncertain tax positions in accordance with the guidance provided in ASC 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” This guidance describes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and requires recognition of tax benefits that satisfy a more-likely-than-not de-recognition, On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law. The legislation had sweeping effects including various types of economic relief for impacted businesses and industries. One such relief provision was the Paycheck Protection Program, which provided short-term cash flow assistance to finance employee payroll and qualified expenses. On May 6, 2020, we entered into a loan agreement with, and executed a promissory note in favor of Greenwood Credit Union (“Greenwood”) pursuant to which we borrowed $4.4 million (the “PPP Loan”). On December 27, 2020 the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133 was signed into law. The legislation permits the deductibility of expenses to the extent that the payment of such expenses results (or is expected to result) in the forgiveness of a loan (covered loan) guaranteed under the Paycheck Protection Program. We have fully utilized the PPP Loan proceeds for qualifying expenses and applied for forgiveness of the PPP Loan. Consistent with the legislation, we deducted the full $4.4 million of qualified expenses on our 2020 federal tax return. On June 15, 2021, Greenwood notified us that the United States Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) approved our application for forgiveness of the entire $4.4 million principal balance of our PPP Loan and all accrued interest thereon. As a result, in the second quarter of fiscal 2022, we recorded a million gain on extinguishment of debt. The PPP loan forgiveness is excluded from taxable income under Section 1106(i) of the CARES Act.
Net Income Per Common Share	Net Income Per Common Share:
Fair Value Measurement	Fair Value Measurement: the assumptions market participants would use in pricing a financial instrument based on the best information available in the circumstances. The fair value hierarchy is summarized as follows: • Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; • Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and • Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued compensation, other accrued expenses and income tax payable are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet at carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
Self-Insurance	Self-Insurance: t
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation: Cash flow from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost recognized Share-based compensation becomes deductible for determining income taxes when the related award vests, is exercised, or is forfeited depending on the type of share-based award and subject to relevant tax law.
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments: and interest rates. Derivative instruments are recognized as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value (i.e., gains or losses) of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, further, on the type of hedging relationship. For derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss is recognized in the statement of income during the current period. For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, a company must designate the hedging instrument, based upon the exposure being hedged, as a fair value hedge, cash flow hedge, or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) and reclassified into earnings in the same line item associated with the forecasted transaction, and in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings (e.g., in “Interest Expense” when the hedged transactions are interest cash flows associated with floating-rate debt, or “Other, Net” for portions reclassified relating to the remeasurement of the debt). The remaining gain or loss on the derivative instrument in excess of the cumulative change in the present value of future cash flows of the hedged item, if any, are recognized in the statement of income during the current period.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted: Income Taxes In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, 2019-12 No other new accounting pronouncements, issued or effective during fiscal 2022, have had or are expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Summary of Revenues Disaggregated by Primary Geographic Markets and Major Product Type	Primary geographical markets: (In thousands) 2022 2021 2020 United States $ 68,185 $ 70,911 $ 83,671 Europe 31,922 29,029 29,617 Canada 6,519 5,574 5,719 Asia 5,926 5,105 8,316 Central and South America 3,271 3,950 4,145 Other 1,657 1,464 1,978 Total Revenue $ 117,480 $ 116,033 $ 133,446 Major product types: (In thousands) 2022 2021 2020 Hardware $ 31,492 $ 34,111 $ 48,959 Supplies 73,244 71,772 71,838 Service and Other 12,744 10,150 12,649 Total Revenue $ 117,480 $ 116,033 $ 133,446

Intangible Assets (Tables)

Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Fair Value of Acquired Identifiable Intangible Assets and Related Estimated Useful Lives	Intangible assets are as follows: January 31, 2022 January 31, 2021 (In thousands) Gross Accumulated Currency Net Gross Accumulated Currency Net Miltope: Customer Contract Relationships $ 3,100 $ (2,515 ) $ — $ 585 $ 3,100 $ (2,284 ) $ — $ 816 RITEC: Customer Contract Relationships 2,830 (1,557 ) — 1,273 2,830 (1,423 ) — 1,407 TrojanLabel: Existing Technology 2,327 (1,767 ) 127 687 2,327 (1,405 ) 196 1,118 Distributor Relations 937 (498 ) 46 485 937 (396 ) 89 630 Honeywell: Customer Contract Relationships 27,243 (11,073 ) — 16,170 27,243 (9,712 ) — 17,531 Intangible Assets, net $ 36,437 $ (17,410 ) $ 173 $ 19,200 $ 36,437 $ (15,220 ) $ 285 $ 21,502
Summary of Estimated Amortization Expense	Estimated amortization expense for the next five fiscal years is as follows: (In thousands) 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Estimated amortization expense $ 1,632 $ 1,693 $ 1,008 $ 1,008 $ 1,008

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Inventories	The components of inventories are as follows: January 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Materials and Supplies $ 22,709 $ 20,265 Work-in-Progress 1,489 2,076 Finished Goods 19,718 16,371 43,916 38,712 Inventory Reserve (9,307 ) (8,652 ) $ 34,609 $ 30,060

Property, Plant and Equipment (

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, plant and equipment consist of the following: January 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Land and Land Improvements $ 1,004 $ 1,004 Buildings and Leasehold Improvements 12,666 12,642 Machinery and Equipment 23,238 23,346 Computer Equipment and Software 13,913 13,847 Gross Property, Plant and Equipment 50,821 50,839 Accumulated Depreciation (39,380) (38,828) Net Property Plant and Equipment $ 11,441 $ 12,011

Accrued Expenses (Tables)

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Summary of Accrued Expenses	Accrued expenses consist of the following: January 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Warranty $ 834 $ 730 Professional Fees 411 546 Freight 347 57 Lease Liability 327 372 Accrued Property & Sales Tax 316 443 Stockholder Relation Fees 102 91 Dealer Commissions 139 57 Other Accrued Expenses 1,637 1,578 $ 4,113 $ 3,874

Credit Agreement and Long- Te_2

Credit Agreement and Long- Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long Term Debt in the Accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	Long-term debt in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets under the Amended Credit Agreement is as follows: January 31, (In thousands) 2022 2021 USD Term Loan (2.35% as of January 31, 2022); maturity date of September 30, 2025 $ 9,250 $ — USD Term Loan (4.65% as of January 31, 2021) — 12,576 9,250 12,576 Debt Issuance Costs, net of accumulated amortization (96 ) (141 ) Current Portion of Term Loan (1,000 ) (5,326 ) Long-Term Debt $ 8,154 $ 7,109
Schedule of Required Principal Payments Remaining on Long Term Debt Outstanding	The schedule of required principal payments remaining under the Amended Credit Agreement on long-term debt outstanding as of January 31, 2022 is as follows: (In thousands) Fiscal 2023 $ 1,000 Fiscal 2024 1,000 Fiscal 2025 1,250 Fiscal 2026 6,000 $9,250

Derivative Financial Instrume_2

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Impact of the Derivative Instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	The following tables present the impact of the derivative instruments in our consolidated financial statements for the years ended January 31, 2022 and 2021: Years Ended Cash Flow Hedge (In thousands) Amount of Gain(Loss) Location of Gain (Loss) Amount of Gain (Loss) January 31, January 31, January 31, January 31, Swap contracts $ — $ (360 ) Other Income $ (79 ) $ (288 )

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule Of Balance Sheet And Other Information Related To Operating Leases	Balance sheet and other information related to our leases is as follows: Operating Leases (In thousands) Balance Sheet Classification January 31, January 31, Lease Assets Right of Use Assets $ 1,094 $ 1,389 Lease Liabilities—Current Other Accrued Expenses 327 372 Lease Liabilities—Long Term Lease Liabilities $ 808 $ 1,065
Schedule Lease Cost Information	Lease cost information is as follows: Operating Leases (In thousands) Statement of Income Classification 2022 2021 Operating Lease Costs General and Administrative Expense $ 510 $ 485
Schedule of Maturities Of Lease Liabilities	At January 31, 2022, maturities of operating lease liabilities are as follows: (In thousands) 2023 $ 327 2024 308 2025 203 2026 159 2027 153 Thereafter 91 Total Lease Payments 1,241 Less: Imputed Interest (106 ) Total Lease Liabilities $ 1,135
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related To Leases	Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows: (In thousands) 2022 2021 Cash paid for operating lease liabilities $ 372 $ 429

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
Changes in Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	The changes in the balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component are as follows: (In thousands) Foreign Currency Net Total Balance at January 31, 2019 $ (852 ) $ 34 $ (818 ) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before reclassification (133 ) 122 (11 ) Amounts reclassified from AOCI to Earnings — (264 ) (264 ) Other Comprehensive Loss (133 ) (142 ) (275 ) Balance at January 31, 2020 $ (985 ) $ (108 ) $ (1,093 ) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before reclassification 710 (239 ) 471 Amounts Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings — 193 193 Cross-Currency Interest Rate Swap Termination — 45 45 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 710 (1 ) 709 Balance at January 31, 202 1 $ (275 ) $ (109 ) $ (384 ) Other Comprehensive Loss before reclassificatio n (1,426 ) — (1,426 ) Amounts Reclassified from AOCI to Earning s — 62 62 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss ) (1,426 ) 62 (1,364 ) Balance at January 31, 202 2 $ (1,701 ) $ (47 ) $ (1,748 )

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation Expense	Share-Based Compensation: Share-based compensation expense has been recognized as follows: (In thousands) Stock Options $ 210 $ 517 $ 616 Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units 1,266 1,285 1,136 Employee Stock Purchase Plan 17 17 23 Total $ 1,493 $ 1,819 $ 1,775
Aggregated Information Regarding Stock Options Granted	Aggregated information regarding stock options granted under the plans is summarized below: Number Weighted- Options Outstanding, January 31, 2019 771,145 $ 14.30 Options Granted — — Options Exercised (57,175 ) 11.60 Options Forfeited (34,526 ) 15.73 Options Cancelled (400 ) 6.22 Options Outstanding, January 31, 2020 679,044 $ 14.46 Options Granted — — Options Exercised (1,200 ) 7.60 Options Forfeited (54,361 ) 12.89 Options Cancelled (1,400 ) 7.36 Options Outstanding, January 31, 2021 622,083 $ 14.63 Options Granted — — Options Exercised (6,425 ) 9.34 Options Forfeited (17,615 ) 15.09 Options Cancelled — — Options Outstanding, January 31, 2022 598,043 $ 14.67
Summary of Options Outstanding	Set forth below is a summary of options outstanding at January 31, 2022: Outstanding Exercisable Range of Exercise prices Number of Weighted- Weighted- Number of Weighted- Weighted $5.00-10.00 35,844 $ 7.97 0.5 35,844 $ 7.97 0.5 $10.01-15.00 345,749 13.62 3.9 345,749 13.62 3.9 $15.01-20.00 216,450 17.48 5.8 209,900 17.43 5.8 598,043 $ 14.67 4.4 591,493 $ 14.63 4.3
Aggregated Information Regarding RSUs and RSAs Granted	Aggregated information regarding RSUs and RSAs granted under the Plan is summarized below: RSAs & RSUs Weighted-Average Outstanding at January 31, 2019 133,667 $ 16.90 Granted 119,522 19.86 Vested (59,930 ) 14.50 Forfeited (58,625 ) 19.00 Outstanding at January 31, 2020 134,634 $ 16.79 Granted 245,131 7.61 Vested (64,997 ) 17.28 Forfeited (117,355 ) 8.83 Outstanding at January 31, 2021 197,413 $ 9.96 Granted 151,406 14.51 Vested (126,939 ) 10.43 Forfeited (22,538 ) 14.26 Outstanding at January 31, 2022 199,342 $ 12.63
Summarized Plan Activity	Summarized plan activity is as follows: 2022 2021 2020 Shares Reserved, Beginning 10,374 24,974 33,853 Shares Purchased (8,092 ) (14,600 ) (8,879 ) Shares Reserved, Ending 2,282 10,374 24,974

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Income before Income Taxes	The components of income (loss) before income taxes are as follows: 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Domestic $ 5,046 $ (1,193 ) $ 1,930 Foreign 1,988 3,372 (560 ) $ 7,034 $ 2,179 $ 1,370
Components of Provision for Income Taxes	The components of the provision/(benefit) for income taxes are as follows: 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Current: Federal $ (183 ) $ 1,272 $ 660 State 76 224 221 Foreign 501 420 368 394 1,916 1,249 Deferred: Federal $ 180 $ (910 ) $ (1,364 ) State 177 (189 ) (282 ) Foreign (146 ) 78 8 211 (1,021 ) (1,638 ) $ 605 $ 895 $ (389 )
Reconciliation of income tax provision/(benefit) With The Amount Computed By Applying The Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate To The Income Before Income Tax Provision/(benefit)	Total income tax provision/(benefit) differs from the expected tax provision/(benefit) as a result of the following: 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Income Tax Provision at Statutory Rate $ 1,477 $ 458 $ 288 Return to Provision Adjustment 368 (2 ) (207 ) State Taxes, Net of Federal Tax Effect 143 28 (48 ) Denmark Statutory Audit — 341 — Foreign Rate Differential 61 197 315 Change in Valuation Allowance 57 (81 ) 256 Meals and Entertainment 9 11 31 Canada Withholding Taxes — 62 — Global Intangible Low Taxed Income — 14 107 Foreign Tax Credits — — (344 ) Foreign Derived Intangible Income (55 ) (150 ) (107 ) Share Based Compensation (95 ) 171 (145 ) R&D Credits (180 ) (157 ) (209 ) Change in Reserves Related to ASC 740 Liability (245 ) (10 ) (352 ) PPP Loan Forgiveness (937 ) — — Other 2 13 26 $ 605 $ 895 $ (389 )
Tax Effects of Temporary Differences that gave Rise to Significant Portions of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: January 31, 2022 2021 (In thousands) Deferred Tax Assets: Inventory $ 2,159 $ 2,700 Honeywell Royalty Liability 2,655 2,590 State R&D Credits 1,925 1,546 Share-Based Compensation 593 600 Bad Debt 213 245 Warranty Reserve 198 176 Compensation Accrual 322 159 Net Operating Loss 152 154 ASU 842 Adjustment – Lease Liability 93 125 Unrecognized State Tax Benefits 64 101 Foreign Tax Credit 154 83 Deferred Service Contract Revenue 61 68 Other 224 308 8,813 8,855 Deferred Tax Liabilities: Accumulated Tax Depreciation in Excess of Book Depreciation 455 752 Intangibles 767 399 ASU 842 Adjustment – Lease Liability 90 119 Other 318 307 1,630 1,577 Subtotal 7,183 7,278 Valuation Allowance (1,778 ) (1,721 ) Net Deferred Tax Assets $ 5,405 $ 5,557 Deferred taxes are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet as follows: January 31, 2022 2021 Deferred Tax Assets 5,651 5,941 Deferred Tax Liabilities (246 ) (384 ) Total Net Deferred Tax Assets $ 5,405 $ 5,557
Changes in Balance of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Interest and Penalties	2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Balance , beginning of the year $ 384 $ 362 $ 618 Increases in prior period tax positions 63 59 — Increases in current period tax positions 67 5 2 Reductions related to lapse of statutes of limitations (211 ) (42 ) (26 ) Reductions related to settlement with tax authorities — — (232 ) Balance, end of the year $ 303 $ 384 $ 362

Nature of Operations, Segment_2

Nature of Operations, Segment Reporting and Geographical Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Net Sales and Segment Operating Profit (loss) for Each Reporting Segment	Summarized below are the revenue and segment operating profit (loss) (both in dollars and as a percentage of revenue) for each reporting segment: ($ in thousands) Revenue Segment Operating Profit Segment Operating Profit (Loss) 2022 2021 2020 2022 2021 2020 2022 2021 2019 Product Identification $ 90,915 $ 90,268 $ 88,116 $ 10,411 $ 12,885 $ 7,509 11.5 % 14.3 % 8.5 % T&M 26,565 25,765 45,330 3,398 (1,032 ) 6,281 12.8 % (4.0 )% 13.9 % Total $ 117,480 $ 116,033 $ 133,446 13,809 11,853 13,790 11.8 % 10.2 % 10.3 % Corporate Expenses 9,553 9,420 11,357 Operating Income 4,256 2,433 2,433 Other Income (Expense), Net 2,778 (254) (1,063) Income Before Income Taxes 7,034 2,179 1,370 Income Tax Provision (Benefit) 605 895 (389 ) Net Income $ 6,429 $ 1,284 $ 1,759
Summary of Other Information by Segment	Other information by segment is presented below: (In thousands) Assets January 31, 2022 2021 Product Identification $ 51,732 $ 50,047 T&M 50,374 51,262 Corporate* 12,849 14,164 Total $ 114,955 $ 115,473 * Corporate assets consist principally of cash, cash equivalents, deferred tax assets and refunds, and certain prepaid corporate assets. (In thousands) Depreciation and Capital Expenditures 2022 2021 2020 2022 2021 2020 Product Identification $ 1,157 $ 1,835 $ 1,928 $ 847 $ 1,563 $ 2,001 T&M 2,837 4,148 4,356 949 1,024 905 Total $ 3,994 $ 5,983 $ 6,284 $ 1,796 $ 2,587 $ 2,906
Summary of Selected Financial Information by Geographic Area	Presented below is selected financial information by geographic area: Long-Lived Assets* (In thousands) Revenue January 31, 2022 2021 2020 2022 2021 United States $ 68,185 $ 70,911 $ 83,671 $ 29,131 $ 31,226 Europe 31,922 29,029 29,617 1,486 2,274 Canada 6,519 5,574 5,719 9 13 Asia 5,926 5,105 8,316 15 — Central and South America 3,271 3,950 4,145 — — Other 1,657 1,464 1,978 — — Total $ 117,480 $ 116,033 $ 133,446 $ 30,641 $ 33,513 * Long-lived assets exclude goodwill assigned to the T&M segment of $4.5 million at both January 31, 2022 and 2021 and $7.6 million and $8.3 million assigned to the PI segment at January 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Product Warranty Liability (Tab

Product Warranty Liability (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Guarantees and Product Warranties [Abstract]
Activity in Product Warranty Liability	Activity in the product warranty liability, which is included in other accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, is as follows: 2022 2021 2020 (In thousands) Balance, beginning of the year $ 730 $ 850 $ 832 Provision for Warranty Expense 2,174 855 1,733 Cost of Warranty Repairs (2,070 ) (975 ) (1,715 ) Balance, end of the year $ 834 $ 730 $ 850

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in Fair value of Level 3 Financial Liability	Our long-term debt, including the current portion of long-term debt not reflected in the financial statements at fair value, is reflected in the table below: Fair Value Measurement at (In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Carrying Long-Term Debt and Related Current Maturities $ — $ — $ 9,255 $ 9,255 $ 9,250 Fair Value Measurement at (In thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Carrying Long-Term Debt and Related Current Maturities $ — $ — $ 12,586 $ 12,586 $ 12,576

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Jun. 15, 2021	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020	May 06, 2020
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Highly liquid investments with an original maturity		90 days or less
Cash of held in foreign bank accounts		$ 3,700,000	$ 4,600,000
Net transactional foreign exchange gain (loss)		(288,000)	590,000	$ (448,000)
Advertising expense		1,300,000	900,000	1,800,000
Impairment of Long lived assets held for use		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Number of common equivalent shares		345,085	642,623	202,187
No compensation expense is recognized on forfeited options		$ 0
Liability for self-insured claims		200,000	$ 200,000
Gain on Extinguishment of Debt – PPP Loan		4,466,000
Foreign Exchange [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Net transactional foreign exchange gain (loss)		300,000	$ 600,000	$ (400,000)
Paycheck Protection Program Loan [Member] | Greenwood Credit Union [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Debt instrument face amount					$ 4,400,000
Gain on Extinguishment of Debt – PPP Loan		4,500,000
Amount of PPP loan forgiven	$ 4,400,000
Promissory Note [Member] | Paycheck Protection Program Loan [Member] | Greenwood Credit Union [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Debt related commitment fees and debt issuance costs		$ 4,400,000
Maximum [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of revenue satisfied for services		11.00%	9.00%
Maximum [Member] | Airborne Product [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Products warranty period		5 years
Minimum [Member] | Airborne Product [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Products warranty period		3 years
Land Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of the assets		20 years
Land Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of the assets		10 years
Building And Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of the assets		45 years
Building And Leasehold Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of the assets		10 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of the assets		10 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of the assets		3 years
Computer Equipment And Software [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of the assets		10 years
Computer Equipment And Software [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives of the assets		3 years

Revenue Recognition - Summary o

Revenue Recognition - Summary of Revenues Disaggregated by Primary Geographic Markets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 117,480	$ 116,033	$ 133,446
United States [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	68,185	70,911	83,671
Europe [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	31,922	29,029	29,617
Canada [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	6,519	5,574	5,719
Asia [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	5,926	5,105	8,316
Central and South America [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	3,271	3,950	4,145
Other [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 1,657	$ 1,464	$ 1,978

Revenue Recognition - Summary_2

Revenue Recognition - Summary of Revenues Disaggregated by Primary Product Type (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 117,480	$ 116,033	$ 133,446
Hardware [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	31,492	34,111	48,959
Supplies [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	73,244	71,772	71,838
Service and Other [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 12,744	$ 10,150	$ 12,649

Revenue Recognition - Additiona

Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Contract liabilities and extended warranties		$ 262,000	$ 285,000
Revenue recognized		269,000
Contract assets balance		1,200,000	900,000
Additional contract costs			$ 400,000
Amortization of incremental direct costs		60,000
Deferred incremental direct contract costs reported in other current assets		100,000
Deferred incremental direct costs net of accumulated amortization		$ 1,300,000
Capitalized contract costs additional amounts incurred amortization period		6 years	20 years
Change in Accounting Method Accounted for as Change in Estimate [Member]
Capitalized contract costs additional amounts incurred amortization period	20 years

Intangible Assets - Fair Value

Intangible Assets - Fair Value of Acquired Identifiable Intangible Assets and Related Estimated Useful Lives (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 36,437	$ 36,437
Accumulated Amortization	(17,410)	(15,220)
Currency Translation Adjustment	173	285
Net Carrying Amount	19,200	21,502
Customer Contract Relationships [Member] | Honeywell Asset Purchase and License Agreement [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	27,243	27,243
Accumulated Amortization	(11,073)	(9,712)
Net Carrying Amount	16,170	17,531
Customer Contract Relationships [Member] | Miltope [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	3,100	3,100
Accumulated Amortization	(2,515)	(2,284)
Net Carrying Amount	585	816
Customer Contract Relationships [Member] | RITEC [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	2,830	2,830
Accumulated Amortization	(1,557)	(1,423)
Net Carrying Amount	1,273	1,407
Existing Technology [Member] | TrojanLabel ApS [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	2,327	2,327
Accumulated Amortization	(1,767)	(1,405)
Currency Translation Adjustment	127	196
Net Carrying Amount	687	1,118
Distributor Relations [Member] | TrojanLabel ApS [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	937	937
Accumulated Amortization	(498)	(396)
Currency Translation Adjustment	46	89
Net Carrying Amount	$ 485	$ 630

Intangible Assets - Additional

Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairments of intangible assets	$ 0	$ 0
Amortization expense	$ 2,200,000	$ 4,100,000	$ 4,200,000
Customer Contracts [Member] | RITEC [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets remaining useful Life	4 years
Customer Contracts [Member] | Honeywell Asset Purchase and License Agreement [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets remaining useful Life	6 years
Customer Contracts [Member] | Intangible Assets, Amortization Period [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Decrease In amortization expense	$ 1,800,000
Increase in net income due to change of amortization method	$ 1,800,000
Customer Contracts [Member] | Intangible Assets, Amortization Period [Member] | RITEC [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets remaining useful Life	20 years
Customer Contracts [Member] | Intangible Assets, Amortization Period [Member] | Honeywell Asset Purchase and License Agreement [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets remaining useful Life	20 years

Intangible Assets - Summary of

Intangible Assets - Summary of Estimated Amortization Expense (Detail) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2022USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2023	$ 1,632
2024	1,693
2025	1,008
2026	1,008
2027	$ 1,008

Inventories - Additional Inform

Inventories - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory demonstration equipment	$ 3.4	$ 4

Inventories - Components of Inv

Inventories - Components of Inventories (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Materials and Supplies	$ 22,709	$ 20,265
Work-in-Progress	1,489	2,076
Finished Goods	19,718	16,371
Inventory, Gross	43,916	38,712
Inventory Reserve	(9,307)	(8,652)
Inventories	$ 34,609	$ 30,060

Property, Plant and Equipment -

Property, Plant and Equipment - Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Land and Land Improvement	$ 1,004	$ 1,004
Buildings and Leasehold Improvements	12,666	12,642
Machinery and Equipment	23,238	23,346
Computer Equipment and Software	13,913	13,847
Gross Property, Plant and Equipment	50,821	50,839
Accumulated Depreciation	(39,380)	(38,828)
Net Property Plant and Equipment	$ 11,441	$ 12,011

Property, Plant and Equipment_2

Property, Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Depreciation expense on property, plant and equipment	$ 1,700,000	$ 1,900,000	$ 2,000,000
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Capitalized Computer Software, Impairments	$ 696,000

Accrued Expenses - Summary of A

Accrued Expenses - Summary of Accrued Expenses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Warranty	$ 834	$ 730	$ 850	$ 832
Professional Fees	411	546
Freight	347	57
Lease Liability	327	372
Accrued Property & Sales Tax	316	443
Stockholder Relation Fees	102	91
Dealer Commissions	139	57
Other Accrued Expenses	1,637	1,578
Total	$ 4,113	$ 3,874
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List]	Total	Total

Credit Agreement and Long- Te_3

Credit Agreement and Long- Term Debt - Schedule of Long Term Debt in the Accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
USD Term Loan	$ 9,250	$ 12,576
Debt Issuance Costs, net of accumulated amortization	(96)	(141)
Current Portion of Term Loans	(1,000)	(5,326)
Long-Term Debt	8,154	7,109
Term Loan Due September 30, 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
USD Term Loan	$ 9,250
Term Loan Due January 31, 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
USD Term Loan		$ 12,576

Credit Agreement and Long- Te_4

Credit Agreement and Long- Term Debt- Schedule of Long Term Debt in the Accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Term Loan Due September 30, 2025 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, description of variable rate basis	2.35% as of January 31, 2022); maturity date of September 30, 2025
Interest rate	2.35%
Debt instrument, maturity date	Sep. 30, 2025
Term Loan Due January 31, 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, description of variable rate basis		4.65% as of January 31, 2021
Interest rate		4.65%

Credit Agreement and Long- Te_5

Credit Agreement and Long- Term Debt- Schedule of Required Principal Payments Remaining on Long Term Debt Outstanding (Detail) - Term Loan [Member] $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2022USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Fiscal 2023	$ 1,000
Fiscal 2024	1,000
Fiscal 2025	1,250
Fiscal 2026	6,000
Long-term Debt	$ 9,250

Credit Agreement and Long- Te_6

Credit Agreement and Long- Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Mar. 24, 2021	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense on long term debt		$ 677,000	$ 955,000	$ 682,000
Principal payment terms		The Amended Credit Agreement requires that the term loan be paid in quarterly installments on the last day of each of our fiscal quarters with the final payment due on September 30, 2025.
Interest Expense [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense on long term debt		$ 300,000	$ 500,000	$ 400,000
Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Longterm Debt instrument, maturity date		Sep. 30, 2025
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable interest rate		0.50
LIBOR [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate		1.00%
Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate		0.50%
Minimum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee rate		0.15%
Percentage added to variable rate		0.60%
Minimum [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate		1.60%
Maximum [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee rate		0.30%
Percentage added to variable rate		1.30%
Maximum [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate		2.30%
Bank of America, N.A. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loans repaid	$ 2,600,000
Bank of America, N.A. [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt		$ 10,000,000
Term loan, principal amount		10,000,000
Bank of America, N.A. [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 22,500,000
Revolving line of credit, Outstanding loan amount weighted average interest rate		4.10%	3.41%
Commitement fees on the undrawn portion of the credit facility		$ 50,000	$ 8,300
Line of credit remaining borrowing capacity		22,500,000
Bank of America, N.A. [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Other Expense [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Expense, Debt		4,000	$ 188,000
Bank of America, N.A. [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt		10,000,000
Term loan, principal amount		$ 10,000,000

Paycheck Protection Program L_2

Paycheck Protection Program Loan - Additional information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 15, 2021	Jan. 31, 2022	May 06, 2020
Gain on Extinguishment of Debt – PPP Loan		$ 4,466
Paycheck Protection Program Loan [Member] | Green wood Credit Union [Member]
Debt instrument face amount			$ 4,400
Loan, payment terms		The PPP Loan, originally scheduled to mature on May 6, 2022, was unsecured and bore interest at a rate of 1.0% per annum, accruing from the loan date
Loan, maturity date		May 6, 2022
Loan, interest rate		1.00%
Loan, payments due		$ 0
Amount of PPP loan forgiven	$ 4,400
Gain on Extinguishment of Debt – PPP Loan		$ 4,500

Derivative Financial Instrume_3

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020	Jan. 31, 2022
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Cash paid termination of swaps	$ 700,000
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of losses reclassify from Accumulated OCI into loss during next 12 months		$ 100,000
Interest Rate Swap Termination	200,000
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Expense)	$ 58,000

Derivative Financial Instrume_4

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management - Schedule of Impact of the Derivative Instruments in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Detail) - Cash Flow Hedge [Member] - Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative		$ (360)
Location of Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Expense)	Other Income
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income	$ (79)	$ (288)

Employee Retention Credit - Add

Employee Retention Credit - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Jul. 31, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021	Jan. 31, 2022	Jul. 01, 2022	Mar. 22, 2022
Employee Retention Credit Disclosure [Line Items]
ERC receivable				$ 3,135	$ 3,100
Subsequent Event [Member]
Employee Retention Credit Disclosure [Line Items]
ERC receivable						$ 3,100
Cost of Sales [Member]
Employee Retention Credit Disclosure [Line Items]
Employee Retention Credit Receivable - cost of revenue				1,700
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
Employee Retention Credit Disclosure [Line Items]
Employee Retention Credit Receivable - selling and marketing				800
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Employee Retention Credit Disclosure [Line Items]
Employee Retention Credit Receivable - research and development				300
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Employee Retention Credit Disclosure [Line Items]
Employee Retention Credit Receivable - general and administrative expenses				$ 300
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Employee Retention Credit Disclosure [Line Items]
Employee retention credit		$ 3,100
Cares Act [Member]
Employee Retention Credit Disclosure [Line Items]
Percentage of refundable tax credit can be claimed of qualified wages			70.00%
Threshold qualified wages per employee per calendar quarter			$ 10,000
Maximum threshold employee retention credit per employee per calendar quarter			$ 7,000
Percentage of reduction of gross Receipts to qualify for employee retention credit				20.00%
Cares Act [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Employee Retention Credit Disclosure [Line Items]
Employee Retention Credit Receivable - cost of revenue	$ 3,100

Royalty Obligation - Additional

Royalty Obligation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2018
Guaranteed Minimum Royalty Payment	$ 7,500
Royalty Obligation, Current	2,000	$ 2,000
Royalty Obligation Non Current	4,361	6,161
Accrued Royalties, Current, Excess Royalty Payment Due	$ 235	177
Honeywell Asset Purchase and License Agreement [Member]
Payment Term Period	10 years
Minimum Royalty Payment Obligation			$ 15,000
Fair Value Assumption Percentage Of Present Value Factor	2.80%
Royalty Obligation, Current	$ 2,000
Royalty Obligation Non Current	4,400
Excess Royalty Payments	500	$ 31
Accrued Royalties, Current, Excess Royalty Payment Due	$ 200

Leases - Additional Information

Leases - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Option to Extend	options to extend the lease term for periods of up to five years
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term	4 years 6 months
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent	3.85%
Maximum [Member]
Operating Lease Remaining Lease Term	6 years
Minimum [Member]
Operating Lease Remaining Lease Term	1 year

Leases - Schedule Of Balance Sh

Leases - Schedule Of Balance Sheet And Other Information Related To Operating Leases (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Operating Leases [Abstract]
Right of Use Assets	$ 1,094	$ 1,389
Other Accrued Expenses	327	372
Lease Liabilities	$ 808	$ 1,065

Leases - Lease Cost Information

Leases - Lease Cost Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Operating Lease Costs	$ 510	$ 485

Leases - Maturities of lease li

Leases - Maturities of lease liabilities (Detail) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2022USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
2023	$ 327
2024	308
2025	203
2026	159
2027	153
Thereafter	91
Total Lease Payments	1,241
Less: Imputed Interest	(106)
Total Lease Liabilities	$ 1,135

Leases - Supplemental cash flow

Leases - Supplemental cash flow information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities [Abstract]
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities	$ 372	$ 429

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Changes in Balance of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 74,683	$ 71,375	$ 69,775
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(1,364)	709	(275)
Ending Balance	81,012	74,683	71,375
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	(275)	(985)	(852)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before reclassification	(1,426)	710	(133)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(1,426)	710	(133)
Ending Balance	(1,701)	(275)	(985)
Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	(109)	(108)	34
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before reclassification		(239)	122
Amounts reclassified from AOCL to Earnings	62	193	(264)
Cross-Currency Interest Rate Swap Termination		45
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	62	(1)	(142)
Ending Balance	(47)	(109)	(108)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	(384)	(1,093)	(818)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before reclassification	(1,426)	471	(11)
Amounts reclassified from AOCL to Earnings	62	193	(264)
Cross-Currency Interest Rate Swap Termination		45
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	(1,364)	709	(275)
Ending Balance	$ (1,748)	$ (384)	$ (1,093)

Shareholders' Equity - Addition

Shareholders' Equity - Additional information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Company shares given to employees, shares	27,222	15,357
Company shares given to employees, value	$ 0.4	$ 0.1

Share-Based Compensation - Addi

Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares outstanding	598,043	622,083	679,044	771,145
Number of options granted	0	0	0
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised	$ 26,000	$ 4,000	$ 500,000
Reservation of shares under Stock Purchase Plan	247,500
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense	$ 1,266,000	$ 1,285,000	$ 1,136,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount rate	15.00%
2007 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares outstanding	323,468
2018 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares outstanding	135,500
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense related to options	$ 8,000
Unrecognized compensation expense to be recognized, Weighted average period	3 months 18 days
Aggregate intrinsic value of option exercised	$ 300,000
Aggregate intrinsic value of the options outstanding	$ 300,000
2014 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense to be recognized, Weighted average period	1 year
Unrecognized compensation expense related to RSUs and RSAs	$ 1,700,000
2014 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] | 2018 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of unvested shares	135,403
RSA [Member] | 2015 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares outstanding	139,075
RSA [Member] | 2018 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of unvested shares	20,410
Performance Based RSUs [Member] | 2018 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of unvested shares	43,529
Restricted Stock Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense	$ 60,000,000

Share-Based Compensation - Shar

Share-Based Compensation - Share-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock Options	$ 210	$ 517	$ 616
Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units	1,266	1,285	1,136
Employee Stock Purchase Plan	17	17	23
Total	$ 1,493	$ 1,819	$ 1,775

Share-Based Compensation - Aggr

Share-Based Compensation - Aggregated Information Regarding Stock Options Granted (Detail) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]
Beginning balance, Number of Options	622,083	679,044	771,145
Granted, Number of Options	0	0	0
Exercised, Number of Options	(6,425)	(1,200)	(57,175)
Forfeited, Number of Options	(17,615)	(54,361)	(34,526)
Canceled, Number of Options	0	(1,400)	(400)
Ending balance, Number of Options	598,043	622,083	679,044
Beginning balance, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	$ 14.63	$ 14.46	$ 14.30
Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	0	0	0
Exercised, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	9.34	7.60	11.60
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	15.09	12.89	15.73
Cancelled, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	0	7.36	6.22
Ending balance, Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	$ 14.67	$ 14.63	$ 14.46

Share-Based Compensation - Summ

Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Options Outstanding (Detail) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares outstanding, total	598,043	622,083	679,044	771,145
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 14.67
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 14.63
Outstanding Remaining Contractual Life	4 years 4 months 24 days
Number of shares exercisable, total	591,493
Exercisable Remaining Contractual Life	4 years 3 months 18 days
$5.00 - $10.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding Range of Exercise prices, Lower Limit	$ 5
Outstanding Range of Exercise prices, Upper Limit	$ 10
Outstanding, Number of shares	35,844
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 7.97
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 7.97
Outstanding Remaining Contractual Life	6 months
Exercisable, Number of shares	35,844
Exercisable Remaining Contractual Life	6 months
$10.01 - $15.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding Range of Exercise prices, Lower Limit	$ 10.01
Outstanding Range of Exercise prices, Upper Limit	$ 15
Outstanding, Number of shares	345,749
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 13.62
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 13.62
Outstanding Remaining Contractual Life	3 years 10 months 24 days
Exercisable, Number of shares	345,749
Exercisable Remaining Contractual Life	3 years 10 months 24 days
$15.01 - $20.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Outstanding Range of Exercise prices, Lower Limit	$ 15.01
Outstanding Range of Exercise prices, Upper Limit	$ 20
Outstanding, Number of shares	216,450
Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 17.48
Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$ 17.43
Outstanding Remaining Contractual Life	5 years 9 months 18 days
Exercisable, Number of shares	209,900
Exercisable Remaining Contractual Life	5 years 9 months 18 days

Share-Based Compensation - Ag_2

Share-Based Compensation - Aggregated Information Regarding RSUs and RSAs Granted (Detail) - Restricted Stock Award And Restricted Stock Unit [Member] - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Beginning balance, Outstanding Restricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock Awards	197,413	134,634	133,667
Granted, Restricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock Awards	151,406	245,131	119,522
Vested, Restricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock Awards	(126,939)	(64,997)	(59,930)
Forfeited, Restricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock Awards	(22,538)	(117,355)	(58,625)
Ending balance, Outstanding Restricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock Awards	199,342	197,413	134,634
Beginning balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 9.96	$ 16.79	$ 16.90
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	14.51	7.61	19.86
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	10.43	17.28	14.50
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	14.26	8.83	19
Ending balance, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 12.63	$ 9.96	$ 16.79

Share-Based Compensation - Su_2

Share-Based Compensation - Summarized Plan Activity (Detail) - Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] - shares	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Reserved, Beginning Balance	10,374	24,974	33,853
Shares Purchased	(8,092)	(14,600)	(8,879)
Shares Reserved, Ending Balance	2,282	10,374	24,974

Income Taxes - Components of In

Income Taxes - Components of Income before Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Domestic	$ 5,046	$ (1,193)	$ 1,930
Foreign	1,988	3,372	(560)
Income before Income Taxes	$ 7,034	$ 2,179	$ 1,370

Income Taxes - Components of Pr

Income Taxes - Components of Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Current:
Federal	$ (183)	$ 1,272	$ 660
State	76	224	221
Foreign	501	420	368
Current Income Tax Expense	394	1,916	1,249
Deferred:
Federal	180	(910)	(1,364)
State	177	(189)	(282)
Foreign	(146)	78	8
Deferred Income Tax Expense Total	211	(1,021)	(1,638)
Total	$ 605	$ 895	$ (389)

Income Taxes - Reconciliation o

Income Taxes - Reconciliation of income tax provision/(benefit) With The Amount Computed By Applying The Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate To The Income Before Income Tax Provision/(benefit) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Provision at Statutory Rate	$ 1,477	$ 458	$ 288
Return to Provision Adjustment	368	(2)	(207)
State Taxes, Net of Federal Tax Effect	143	28	(48)
Denmark Statutory Audit	0	341	0
Foreign Rate Differential	61	197	315
Change in Valuation Allowance	57	(81)	256
Meals and Entertainment	9	11	31
Canada Withholding Taxes	0	62	0
Global Intangible Low Taxed Income	0	14	107
Foreign Tax Credits	0	0	(344)
Foreign Deferred Intangible Income	(55)	(150)	(107)
Share Based Compensation	(95)	171	(145)
R&D Credits	(180)	(157)	(209)
Change in Reserves Related to ASC 740 Liability	(245)	(10)	(352)
PPP Loan Forgiveness	(937)	0	0
Other	2	13	26
Total	$ 605	$ 895	$ (389)

Income Taxes - Tax Effects of T

Income Taxes - Tax Effects of Temporary Differences that gave Rise to Significant Portions of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Deferred Tax Assets:
Inventory	$ 2,159	$ 2,700
Honeywell Royalty Liability	2,655	2,590
State R&D Credits	1,925	1,546
Share-Based Compensation	593	600
Bad Debt	213	245
Warranty Reserve	198	176
Compensation Accrual	322	159
Net Operating Loss	152	154
ASU 842 Adjustment—Lease Liability	93	125
Unrecognized State Tax Benefits	64	101
Foreign Tax Credit	154	83
Deferred Service Contract Revenue	61	68
Other	224	308
Deferred Tax Assets, Total	8,813	8,855
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Accumulated Tax Depreciation in Excess of Book Depreciation	455	752
Intangibles	767	399
ASU 842 Adjustment – Lease Liability	90	119
Other	318	307
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Total	1,630	1,577
Subtotal	7,183	7,278
Valuation Allowance	(1,778)	(1,721)
Net Deferred Tax Assets	5,405	5,557
Deferred taxes are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet as follows:
Deferred Tax Assets	5,651	5,941
Deferred Tax Liabilities	(246)	(384)
Total Net Deferred Tax Assets	$ 5,405	$ 5,557

Income Taxes - Change in Balanc

Income Taxes - Change in Balance of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Interest and Penalties (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Balance ,beginning of the year	$ 384	$ 362	$ 618
Increases in prior period tax positions	63	59	0
Increases in current period tax positions	67	5	2
Reductions related to lapse of statutes of limitations	(211)	(42)	(26)
Reductions related to settlement with tax authorities	0	0	(232)
Balance at January 31	$ 303	$ 384	$ 362

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020	Jan. 31, 2019
Effective tax rate for income from continuing operation	8.60%	41.10%	28.40%
Valuation allowance	$ 1,778,000	$ 1,721,000
Recognized (benefit) expense related to interest and penalties	211,000	50,000
Accrued potential interest and penalties	95,000
Deferred Tax Assets Operating loss carryforwards	152,000	154,000
Deferred tax assets tax credit carryforwards research	$ 1,925,000	1,546,000
Deferred tax assets tax credit carryforwards expiration period	2022 through 2029
Deemed repatriated earnings	$ 7,300,000
Recognized tax benefits excluding interest and penalties	303,000	384,000	$ 362,000	$ 618,000
Foreign tax credit	154,000	$ 83,000
Additional Foreign Tax Credit [Member]
Foreign tax credit	200,000
Tax Credits Carry Forwards [Member]
Deferred tax assets tax credit carryforwards research	1,600,000
CHINA
Deferred Tax Assets Operating loss carryforwards	$ 600,000
Deferred tax assets operating loss carryforwards expiration period	2023 through 2027
DELAWARE
Deferred Tax Assets Operating loss carryforwards	$ 100,000
Federal Tax [Member]
Recognized (benefit) expense related to interest and penalties			74,000
Recognized tax benefits excluding interest and penalties			$ 232,000

Nature of Operations, Segment_3

Nature of Operations, Segment Reporting and Geographical Information - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022USD ($)Segment	Jan. 31, 2021USD ($)Segment	Jan. 31, 2020Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reporting segments | Segment	2
Customer accounted for greater than 10% of net sales | Segment	10	10	10
Goodwill assigned	$ 12,156	$ 12,806
T&M [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill assigned	4,500	4,500
Product Identification [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Goodwill assigned	$ 7,600	$ 8,300

Nature of Operations, Segment_4

Nature of Operations, Segment Reporting and Geographical Information - Net Sales and Segment Operating Profit (loss) for Each Reporting Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 117,480	$ 116,033	$ 133,446
Corporate Expenses	9,553	9,420	11,357
Operating Income	4,256	2,433	2,433
Other Income (Expense), Net	$ 2,778	$ (254)	$ (1,063)
Segment Operating Profit % of Net Sales	11.80%	10.20%	10.30%
Income before Income Taxes	$ 7,034	$ 2,179	$ 1,370
Income Tax Provision (Benefit)	605	895	(389)
Net Income	6,429	1,284	1,759
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income	13,809	11,853	13,790
Operating Segments [Member] | Product Identification [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	90,915	90,268	88,116
Operating Income	$ 10,411	$ 12,885	$ 7,509
Segment Operating Profit % of Net Sales	11.50%	14.30%	8.50%
Operating Segments [Member] | T&M [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 26,565	$ 25,765	$ 45,330
Operating Income	$ 3,398	$ (1,032)	$ 6,281
Segment Operating Profit % of Net Sales	12.80%	(4.00%)	13.90%
Corporate Expenses [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Corporate Expenses	$ 9,553	$ 9,420	$ 11,357

Nature of Operations, Segment_5

Nature of Operations, Segment Reporting and Geographical Information - Summary of Other Information by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$ 114,955	$ 115,473
Depreciation and Amortization	3,994	5,983	$ 6,284
Capital Expenditures	1,796	2,587	2,906
Operating Segments [Member] | Product Identification [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	51,732	50,047
Depreciation and Amortization	1,157	1,835	1,928
Capital Expenditures	847	1,563	2,001
Operating Segments [Member] | T&M [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	50,374	51,262
Depreciation and Amortization	2,837	4,148	4,356
Capital Expenditures	949	1,024	$ 905
Corporate Expenses [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Assets	$ 12,849	$ 14,164

Nature of Operations, Segment_6

Nature of Operations, Segment Reporting and Geographical Information - Summary of Selected Financial Information by Geographic Area (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 117,480	$ 116,033	$ 133,446
Long-Lived Assets	30,641	33,513
United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	68,185	70,911	83,671
Long-Lived Assets	29,131	31,226
Europe [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	31,922	29,029	29,617
Long-Lived Assets	1,486	2,274
Asia [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	5,926	5,105	8,316
Long-Lived Assets	15
Canada [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	6,519	5,574	5,719
Long-Lived Assets	9	13
Central and South America [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	3,271	3,950	4,145
Other [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 1,657	$ 1,464	$ 1,978

Employee Benefit Plans - Additi

Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
Contributions paid or accrued amounted	$ 0.5	$ 0.4	$ 0.5

Product Warranty Liability - Ac

Product Warranty Liability - Activity in Product Warranty Liability (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Balance, beginning of the year	$ 730	$ 850	$ 832
Provision for Warranty Expense	2,174	855	1,733
Cost of Warranty Repairs	(2,070)	(975)	(1,715)
Balance, end of the year	$ 834	$ 730	$ 850

Product Warranty Liability - Ad

Product Warranty Liability - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022USD ($)
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Reimbursement received from vendor	$ 975,000

Concentration of Risk - Additio

Concentration of Risk - Additional Information (Detail) - Vendor [Member] - Customer [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
Purchases [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	23.30%	23.20%	21.20%
Trade Accounts Payables [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	15.40%	28.30%	28.00%

Fair Value Measurements - Sched

Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Company's Long-Term Debt Including the Current Portion Not Reflected in Financial Statements at Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021
Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt and Related Current Maturities	$ 9,255	$ 12,586
Fair Value [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt and Related Current Maturities	9,255	12,586
Carrying Value [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt and Related Current Maturities	$ 9,250	$ 12,576

Schedule II - Valuation and Q_2

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Detail) - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2022	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2020
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$ 1,054	$ 856	$ 521
Provision/(Benefit) Charged to Operations	50	194	546
Deductions	(278)	4	(211)
Balance at End of Year	$ 826	$ 1,054	$ 856