Perma-Pipe International (PPIH) 10-Q 8 Jun 21 2021 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	Jun. 04, 2021
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0000914122
Trading Symbol	ppih
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)		8,164,989
Entity Shell Company	false
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Apr. 30, 2021
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Amendment Flag	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $.01 par value per share

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	Apr. 30, 2020
Net sales	$ 24,423	$ 22,741
Cost of sales	19,918	19,275
Gross profit	4,505	3,466
Operating expenses
General and administrative expenses	4,404	4,304
Selling expenses	1,042	1,647
Total operating expenses	5,446	5,951
Loss from operations	(941)	(2,485)
Interest expense, net	178	186
Other income, net	441	(65)
Loss from operations before income taxes	(678)	(2,736)
Income tax expense/(benefit)	165	(215)
Net loss	$ (843)	$ (2,521)
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic (in shares)	8,165	8,048
Diluted (in shares)	8,165	8,048
Loss per share
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.10)	$ (0.31)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.10)	$ (0.31)

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	Apr. 30, 2020
Net loss	$ (843)	$ (2,521)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	40	(367)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	40	(367)
Comprehensive loss	$ (803)	$ (2,888)

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Cu

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2021	Jan. 31, 2021
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,483	$ 7,174
Restricted cash	1,164	1,201
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $497 at April 30, 2021 and $474 at January 31, 2021	27,305	25,226
Inventories, net	15,069	12,157
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	9,078	4,110
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	3,473	4,007
Total current assets	64,572	53,875
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	26,223	26,897
Other assets
Operating lease right-of-use asset	12,178	13,384
Deferred tax assets	911	823
Goodwill	2,427	2,332
Other assets	5,305	5,380
Total other assets	20,821	21,919
Total assets	111,616	102,691
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable	13,644	10,365
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes	1,660	1,448
Commissions and management incentives payable	231	218
Revolving line - North America		2,826
Current maturities of long-term debt	2,723	3,941
Customers' deposits	2,206	2,088
Outside commission liability	1,980	1,431
Operating lease liability short-term	1,311	1,402
Other accrued liabilities	3,287	2,616
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	2,034	762
Income taxes payable	1,409	1,155
Total current liabilities	30,485	28,252
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt, less current maturities	5,585	6,268
Finance lease liability long-term	350	401
Deferred compensation liabilities	4,116	4,120
Deferred tax liabilities	868	914
Operating lease liability long-term	12,185	13,174
Other long-term liabilities	690	650
Total long-term liabilities	32,349	25,126
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 50,000 shares; 8,165 issued and outstanding at April 30, 2021 and 8,165 issued and outstanding at January 31, 2021	82	82
Additional paid-in capital	61,147	60,875
Accumulated deficit	(9,200)	(8,357)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3,247)	(3,287)
Total stockholders' equity	48,782	49,313
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	111,616	102,691
Land and Buildings in Lebanon, Tennessee [Member]
Long-term liabilities
Finance lease liability long-term	$ 8,905

Consolidated Balance Sheets (_2

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2021	Jan. 31, 2021
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 497	$ 474
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	50,000	50,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	8,165	8,165
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	8,165	8,165

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Total
Stockholder's equity at Jan. 31, 2020	$ 80	$ 60,024	$ (715)	$ (3,760)	$ 55,629
Net loss			(2,521)		(2,521)
Stock-based compensation expense		219			219
Foreign currency translation adjustment				(367)	(367)
Stockholder's equity at Apr. 30, 2020	$ 80	60,243	(3,236)	(4,127)	52,960
Balances at beginning of year (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2020	8,048,006
Shares issued (in shares)	116,983
Balances at period end (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2020	8,164,989
Stockholder's equity at Jan. 31, 2021	$ 82	60,875	(8,357)	(3,287)	49,313
Net loss			(843)		(843)
Stock-based compensation expense		272			272
Foreign currency translation adjustment				40	40
Stockholder's equity at Apr. 30, 2021	$ 82	$ 61,147	$ (9,200)	$ (3,247)	$ 48,782
Balances at beginning of year (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2021	8,164,989
Shares issued (in shares)
Balances at period end (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2021	8,164,989

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	Apr. 30, 2020
Operating activities
Net loss	$ (843)	$ (2,521)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows (used in)/provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	1,122	1,111
Deferred tax benefit	(157)	(362)
Stock-based compensation expense	272	219
Provision on uncollectible accounts	22	(62)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	(2,634)	3,361
Inventories, net	(2,873)	468
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	1,806	(847)
Accounts payable	3,239	(977)
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes	221	900
Customers' deposits	128	(750)
Income taxes receivable and payable	302	56
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(2,588)	(997)
Other assets and liabilities	(444)	997
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities	(2,427)	596
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	(424)	(775)
Net cash used in investing activities	(424)	(775)
Financing activities
Proceeds from revolving lines	69	15,186
Payments of debt on revolving lines	(4,168)	(16,003)
Payments of debt on mortgage	(892)
Proceeds from finance obligation, net of issuance costs	9,138
Payments of principal on finance obligation	(117)	(105)
Payments of other debt	(65)	(79)
Decrease in drafts payable	16	(44)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities	3,947	(1,045)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	176	120
Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	1,272	(1,104)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of period	8,375	14,659
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of period	9,647	13,555
Supplemental cash flow information
Interest paid	153	196
Income taxes paid	(35)	49
Land and Buildings in Lebanon, Tennessee [Member]
Financing activities
Payments of principal on finance obligation	$ (34)

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 1 The interim consolidated financial statements of Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc., and subsidiaries (collectively, "PPIH", "Company", or "Registrant") are unaudited, but include all adjustments that the Company's management considers necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. These adjustments consist of normal recurring adjustments. Information and footnote disclosures have been omitted pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules and regulations. The consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2021 not 10 January 31. 2021 2020 three April 30, 2021 January 31, 2022 2021

Note 2 - Business Segment Repor

Note 2 - Business Segment Reporting	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 2 The Company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of products in one may

Note 3 - Accounts Receivable

Note 3 - Accounts Receivable	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 3 The majority of the Company's accounts receivable are due from geographically dispersed contractors and manufacturing companies. Credit is extended based on an evaluation of a customer's financial condition, including the availability of credit insurance. In the U.S., collateral is not may One of the Company's accounts receivable in the total amount of $ 3.8 April 30, 2021 January 31, 2021 3.4 2.1 as of April 30, 2021 January 31, 2021 2015 not first 2021, $0.1 2021. 2021 not April 30, 2021 not may For the three April 30, 2021 one individual customer accounted for 10% o 2020, no 10% As of April 30, 2021 January 31, 2021, one 11% no one 10%

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	Note 4 The Company accounts for its revenues under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 606, Revenue from contracts with customers: The Company defines a contract as an agreement that has approval and commitment from both parties, defined rights and identifiable payment terms, which ensures the contract has commercial substance and that collectability is reasonably assured. The Company's standard revenue transactions are classified into two 1 Systems and Coating - which include all bundled products in which Perma-Pipe designs, engineers, and manufactures pre-insulated specialty piping systems, insulates subsea flowline pipe, subsea oil production equipment, and land-lines. Additionally, this systems classification also includes coating applied to pipes and structures. 2 Products - which include cables, leak detection products, heat trace products, material/goods not not In accordance with ASC 606 10 25 27 29, one 1 the customer owns the material that is being insulated or coated, so the customer controls the asset and thus the work-in-process; or 2 the customer controls the work-in-process due to the custom nature of the pre-insulated, fabricated system being manufactured as evidenced by the Company's right to payment for work performed to date plus seller's profit margin for products that have no Products revenue is recognized when goods are shipped or services are performed (ASC 606 10 25 30 A breakdown of the Company's revenues by revenue class for the three April 30, 2021 2020 Three Months Ended April 30, 2021 2020 Sales % to Total Sales % to Total Products $ 2,587 10 % $ 4,465 19 % Specialty Piping Systems and Coating Revenue recognized under input method 9,952 41 % 8,562 38 % Revenue recognized under output method 11,884 49 % 9,714 43 % Total $ 24,423 100 % $ 22,741 100 % The input method, as noted in ASC 606 10 55 20, The output method, as noted in ASC 606 10 55 17, may Some of the Company's operating entities invoice and collect milestones or other contractual obligations prior to the transfer of goods and services, but do not Contract modifications that occur prior to the start of the manufacturing process will supersede the original contract and revenue is recognized using the modified contract value. Contract modifications that occur during the manufacturing process (changes in scope of work, job performance, material costs, and/or final contract settlements) are recognized in the period in which the revisions are known. Provisions for losses on uncompleted contracts are made in contract liabilities account in the period such losses are identified. Contract assets and liabilities: Contract assets represent revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed (unbilled receivables) for contract work in progress for which the Company has a valid contract and an enforceable right to payment for work completed. Contract liabilities represent billings in excess of costs (unearned revenue) for contract work in progress for which the Company has a valid contract and an enforceable right to payment for work completed. Both customer billings and the satisfaction (or partial satisfaction) of the performance obligation(s) occur throughout the manufacturing process and impacts the period end balances in these accounts. The Company anticipates that substantially all costs incurred for uncompleted contracts as of April 30, 2021 one During the year ended January 31, 2021, one one $0.6 January 31, 2021. No April 30, 2021. The following table shows the reconciliation of the cost in excess of billings: (In thousands) April 30, 2021 January 31, 2021 Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts $ 18,035 $ 17,543 Estimated earnings 9,825 9,651 Earned revenue 27,860 27,194 Less billings to date 26,421 23,949 Costs in excess of billings, net $ 1,439 $ 3,245 Balance sheet classification Contract assets: Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts $ 3,473 $ 4,007 Contract liabilities: Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts (2,034) (762) Costs in excess of billings, net $ 1,439 $ 3,245 Substantially all of the $1.2 January 31, 2020 2020 $0.8 January 31, 2021 2021. Additionally, included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheet, the Company has recorded $4.2 $0.2 April 30, 2021 and January 31, 2021, Practical expedients: Costs to obtain a contract are not not one As the Company's contracts are less than one

Note 5 - Income Taxes

Note 5 - Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 5 The determination of the consolidated provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities and related valuation allowances requires management to make judgments and estimates. As a company with subsidiaries in foreign jurisdictions, the process of calculating income taxes involves estimating current tax obligations and exposures in each jurisdiction as well as making judgments regarding the future recoverability of deferred tax assets. Income earned in the United Arab Emirates is not The Company's effective tax rate ("ETR") from operations in the first 2021 24.3% 7.8% The amount of unrecognized tax benefits, net of interest and penalties at April 30, 2021 $0.1

Note 6 - Impairment of Long-liv

Note 6 - Impairment of Long-lived Assets	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Asset Impairment Charges [Text Block]	Note 6 The Company's assessment of long-lived assets, and other identifiable intangibles is based upon factors that market participants would use in accordance with the accounting guidance for the fair value measurement of assets. At April 30, 2021 not three not three no three April 30, 2021 Goodwill. as of April 30, 2021 January 31, 2021 2016. (In thousands) January 31, 2021 Foreign exchange change effect April 30, 2021 Goodwill $ 2,332 $ 95 $ 2,427 The Company performs an impairment assessment of goodwill annually as of January 31, April 30, 2021 not not no three April 30, 2021

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensati

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]	Note 7 The Company's 2017 June 13, 2017, June 2017 ( "2017 June 2020. 2017 The Company has prior incentive plans under which previously granted awards remain outstanding, but under which no may April 30, 2021 479,182 While the 2017 422 2017 2017 The Company's 2021 May 26, 2021 May 2021 ( "2021 May 2024. 2021 Stock-based compensation expense The Company has granted stock-based compensation awards to eligible employees, officers or independent directors. The following were the Company's stock-based compensation expenses for the periods presented: Three Months Ended April 30, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Stock-based compensation expense $ - $ 2 Restricted stock-based compensation expense 272 217 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 272 $ 219 Stock Options The Company did not three April 30, 2021 (Shares in thousands) Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 31, 2021 107 $ 9.24 2.5 $ 5 Expired or forfeited - - - - Outstanding at April 30, 2021 107 9.24 2.2 10 Options exercisable at April 30, 2021 107 $ 9.24 2.2 $ 10 No three April 30, 2021 There was no three April 30, 2021. April 30, 2021, no no Restricted stock The following table summarizes the Company's restricted stock activity for the three April 30, 2021 (Shares in thousands) Restricted Shares Weighted Average Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 31, 2021 372 $ 7.62 $ 2,843 Forfeited or retired for taxes (1 ) 6.95 Outstanding at April 30, 2021 371 $ 7.62 $ 2,835 The Company did not three April 30, 2021. April 30, 2021 $1.0 1.7

Note 8 - Loss Per Share

Note 8 - Loss Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	Note 8 Three Months Ended April 30, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 8,165 8,048 Dilutive effect of equity compensation plans - - Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming full dilution 8,165 8,048 Stock options and restricted stock not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share of common stock because the option exercise prices or grant date prices exceeded the average market prices of the common shares 103 77 Stock options and restricted stock with exercise prices or grant date prices below the average market prices 279 274

Note 9 - Debt

Note 9 - Debt	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 9 Debt totaled $ 8.3 $13.2 April 30, 2021 January 31, 2021 Paycheck Protection Program Loan. May 1, 2020, $3.2 1.0%, April 28, 2022. 1106 three July 31, 2020, 100% no Guidance from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' ("AICPA") Technical Question and Answer Section 3200.18 may 20 no January 31, 2021. The IAS 20 January 31, 2021. Revolving lines - North America . September 20, 2018, three $18.0 The Company has used proceeds from the Senior Credit Facility for on-going working capital needs, and expects to continue using this facility to fund future capital expenditures, working capital needs and other corporate purposes. Borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to an alternate base rate or London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The applicable margin is based on average quarterly undrawn availability with respect to the Senior Credit Facility. Interest on alternate base rate borrowings are generally payable monthly in arrears and interest on LIBOR borrowings are generally payable in arrears on the last day of each interest period. Additionally, the Company is required to pay a 0.375% Subject to certain exceptions, borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and certain of the assets of its North American subsidiaries. The North American Loan Parties' obligations under the Senior Credit Facility are guaranteed by Perma-Pipe Canada, Inc. The Senior Credit Facility will mature on September 20, 2021. Subject to certain qualifications and exceptions, the Senior Credit Facility contains covenants that, among other things, restrict the North American Loan Parties' ability to create liens, merge or consolidate, consummate acquisitions, make investments, dispose of assets, incur debt, and pay dividends and other distributions. In addition, the North American Loan Parties cannot allow capital expenditures to exceed $3.0 The Senior Credit Facility also contains financial covenants requiring (i) the North America Loan Parties to achieve a ratio of its EBITDA (with certain additional adjustments) to the sum of scheduled cash principal payments on indebtedness for borrowed money and interest payments on the advances under the Senior Credit Facility (excluding from the calculation items related to the financial performance of the Company's foreign subsidiaries not not 1.10 1.00 four not not 1.10 1.00 four As of October 31, 2020, 1.10 1.00 four October 31, 2020 On December 18, 2020, 1.10 1.00 October 31, 2020 four $1.0 one December 17, 2020 not $0.1 $2.0 The amended fixed charge coverage ratio requirements for the Company and its subsidiaries under the Amendment and Waiver are (i) 1.25 1.00 six April 30, 2021 1.25 1.00 nine July 31, 2021. 1.10 1.00 three January 31, 2021; ( 1.10 1.00 six April 30, 2021; 1.10 1.00 nine July 31, 2021. may not As of April 30, 2021, 1.10 1.00 six April 30, 2021 y $0.9 June 2021 not April 30, 2021, not $6.0 not The Company believes it has alleviated any concerns about its ability to satisfy its obligations in the normal course of business for the next year after the date these financial statements are available to be issued based on the following: ● The Company's execution of the Amendment and Waiver described above, ● The Company's ability to repatriate cash from its foreign subsidiaries to cure any future covenant defaults without any material cost or tax consequences, ● The Company expects an increase in business activity and cash flow from operations over the remaining term of the Amendment and Waiver, ● Management expects to be able to borrow within the reduced availability parameters noted above, ● The Company's flexibility in deciding when to incur its planned capital expenditures, allowing the Company to defer cash spending if necessary to ensure compliance with loan covenants in the future, and ● The Company's entry into the Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell its land and buildings in Lebanon, Tennessee. The Company used a portion of the proceeds to repay its borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility. The Company expects to use its liquidity for strategic investments and general corporate needs, as discussed further below. As of April 30, 2021, no $7.6 $2.0 January 31, 2021, $2.8 $1.7 Finance obligation - buildings and land. April 14, 2021, $10.4 $8.7 fifteen $0.8 2.0%. four five In accordance with ASC Topic 842, 8.0% $0.2 $8.9 April 30, 2021. zero $0.9 $0.4 may May 2021 nd the Company received the escrowed funds in June 2021. Revolving lines - foreign . The Company has a revolving line for 8.0 $2.2 April 30, 2021 3.5% November 2020, 19 June 2021. The Company has a second 19.5 $5.3 April 30, 2021 4.5% January 2022. These credit arrangements are in the form of overdraft facilities and project financing at rates competitive in the countries in which the Company operates. The lines are secured by certain equipment, certain assets (such as accounts receivable and inventory), and a guarantee by the Company. Some credit arrangement covenants require a minimum tangible net worth to be maintained, including maintaining certain levels of intercompany subordinated debt. In addition, some of the revolving credit facilities restrict payment of dividends or undertaking of additional debt. In November 2019, 200.0 $12.7 April 30, 2021 June 2020, January 2021 19 not 100.0 June 2021. In January 2021, second 46.2 $2.9 April 30, 2021). 8.0% n August 2021 The Company's credit arrangements used by its Middle Eastern subsidiaries renew on an annual basis. The Company guarantees the subsidiaries' debt including all foreign debt. The Company was in compliance with the covenants April 30, 2021 not 46.2 April 30, 2021. not April 30, 2021. April 30, 2021 3.0% 3.5% one 4.5% April 30, 2021 3.5% 8.0%, 5.13%, $5.8 April 30, 2021 , $5.3 April 30, 2021 , the Company had borrowed $2.0 $5.8 as of April 30, 2021 January 31, 2021 Mortgages. July 28, 2016, 8.0 $6.1 December 23, 2042. 4.55% April 30, 2021 January 2018. On June 19, 2012, $1.8 April 14, 2021, 9 $0.9

Note 10 - Leases

Note 10 - Leases	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Lessee, Operating and Finance Leases [Text Block]	Note 10 Operating Leases. August 2020, 1.2 $0.3 October 31, 2020), August 2022. August 2050. Finance Leases. 2019, two 1.1 $0.8 8.0% $0.1 August 2023. 2017, three 1.1 $0.8 4.0% 7.8% $0.1 April 2021 May 2021 September 2022. The Company has several significant operating lease agreements, with lease terms of one 30 not not not not one At April 30, 2021 $13.5 $12.2 April 30, 2021 0.6 0.7 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows (in thousands): Operating and Finance leases: April 30, 2021 January 31, 2021 Finance leases assets: Property and Equipment - gross $ 1,061 $ 879 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (311 ) (96 ) Property and Equipment - net $ 750 $ 783 Finance lease liabilities: Finance lease liability short-term $ 262 $ 300 Finance lease liability long-term 350 401 Total finance lease liabilities $ 612 $ 701 Operating lease assets: Operating lease ROU assets $ 12,178 $ 13,384 Operating lease liabilities: Operating lease liability short-term $ 1,311 $ 1,402 Operating lease liability long-term 12,185 13,174 Total operating lease liabilities $ 13,496 $ 14,576 Total lease costs consist of the following (in thousands): Lease costs Consolidated Statements of Operations Classification Three Months Ended April 30, 2021 Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 Finance Lease Costs Amortization of ROU assets Cost of sales $ 54 $ 48 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense 13 19 Operating lease costs Cost of sales, SG&A expenses 648 612 Short-term lease costs (1) Cost of sales, SG&A expenses 93 23 Sub-lease income SG&A expenses (20 ) (20 ) Total Lease costs $ 788 $ 682 ( 1 Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended April 30, 2021 Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Financing cash outflows from finance leases $ 117 $ 105 Operating cash outflows from finance leases 13 19 Operating cash outflows from operating leases 501 954 Three Months Ended April 30, 2021 Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 ROU Assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations: Finance leases liabilities $ - $ - Operating leases liabilities 52 27 Weighted-average lease terms and discount rates are as follows: April 30, 2021 Weighted-average remaining lease terms (in years): Finance leases 2.3 Operating leases 13.4 Weighted-average discount rates: Finance leases 7.7 % Operating leases 7.5 % Maturities of lease liabilities as of April 30, 2021 Year: Operating Leases Finance Leases For the nine months ended January 31, 2022 $ 1,676 $ 224 For the year ended January 31, 2023 2,279 288 For the year ended January 31, 2024 2,265 156 For the year ended January 31, 2025 1,516 - For the year ended January 31, 2026 1,326 - For the year ended January 31, 2027 1,333 - Thereafter 12,322 - Total lease payments 22,717 668 Less: amount representing interest (9,221 ) (56 ) Total lease liabilities at April 30, 2021 $ 13,496 $ 612 Rent expense on operating leases, which is recorded on straight-line basis, was $0.7 three April 30, 2021 2020

Note 11 - Restricted Cash

Note 11 - Restricted Cash	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 11 Restricted cash held by foreign subsidiaries was $1.2 $1.1 April 30, 2021 2020 (In thousands) April 30, 2021 April 30, 2020 Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,483 $ 12,450 Restricted cash 1,164 1,105 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows $ 9,647 $ 13,555

Note 12 - Fair Value

Note 12 - Fair Value	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	Note 12 The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable are reasonable estimates of their fair value due to their short-term nature. The carrying amount of the Company's short-term debt, revolving line of credit and long-term debt approximate fair value because the majority of the amounts outstanding accrue interest at variable market rates.

Note 13 - Recent Accounting Pro

Note 13 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block]	Note 13 In March 2020, 2020 04, Reference Rate Reform 848 may December 31, 2021. not March 12, 2020 December 31, 2022. September 20, 2021 not In June 2016, No. 2016 13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses 326 not December 15, 2019, December 15, 2022. The Company evaluated other recent accounting pronouncements and does not

Note 14 - Subsequent Events

Note 14 - Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	Note 14 The Company's 2021 May 26, 2021 May 2021 ( "2021 May 2024. 2021

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (T

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes Tables
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended April 30, 2021 2020 Sales % to Total Sales % to Total Products $ 2,587 10 % $ 4,465 19 % Specialty Piping Systems and Coating Revenue recognized under input method 9,952 41 % 8,562 38 % Revenue recognized under output method 11,884 49 % 9,714 43 % Total $ 24,423 100 % $ 22,741 100 %
Schedule of Assumptions for Long-Duration Contracts by Product and Guarantee [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) April 30, 2021 January 31, 2021 Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts $ 18,035 $ 17,543 Estimated earnings 9,825 9,651 Earned revenue 27,860 27,194 Less billings to date 26,421 23,949 Costs in excess of billings, net $ 1,439 $ 3,245 Balance sheet classification Contract assets: Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts $ 3,473 $ 4,007 Contract liabilities: Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts (2,034) (762) Costs in excess of billings, net $ 1,439 $ 3,245

Note 6 - Impairment of Long-l_2

Note 6 - Impairment of Long-lived Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes Tables
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) January 31, 2021 Foreign exchange change effect April 30, 2021 Goodwill $ 2,332 $ 95 $ 2,427

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa_2

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes Tables
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended April 30, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Stock-based compensation expense $ - $ 2 Restricted stock-based compensation expense 272 217 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 272 $ 219
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]	(Shares in thousands) Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 31, 2021 107 $ 9.24 2.5 $ 5 Expired or forfeited - - - - Outstanding at April 30, 2021 107 9.24 2.2 10 Options exercisable at April 30, 2021 107 $ 9.24 2.2 $ 10
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]	(Shares in thousands) Restricted Shares Weighted Average Price Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 31, 2021 372 $ 7.62 $ 2,843 Forfeited or retired for taxes (1 ) 6.95 Outstanding at April 30, 2021 371 $ 7.62 $ 2,835

Note 8 - Loss Per Share (Tables

Note 8 - Loss Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended April 30, (In thousands) 2021 2020 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 8,165 8,048 Dilutive effect of equity compensation plans - - Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming full dilution 8,165 8,048 Stock options and restricted stock not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share of common stock because the option exercise prices or grant date prices exceeded the average market prices of the common shares 103 77 Stock options and restricted stock with exercise prices or grant date prices below the average market prices 279 274

Note 10 - Leases (Tables)

Note 10 - Leases (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes Tables
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases [Table Text Block]	Operating and Finance leases: April 30, 2021 January 31, 2021 Finance leases assets: Property and Equipment - gross $ 1,061 $ 879 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (311 ) (96 ) Property and Equipment - net $ 750 $ 783 Finance lease liabilities: Finance lease liability short-term $ 262 $ 300 Finance lease liability long-term 350 401 Total finance lease liabilities $ 612 $ 701 Operating lease assets: Operating lease ROU assets $ 12,178 $ 13,384 Operating lease liabilities: Operating lease liability short-term $ 1,311 $ 1,402 Operating lease liability long-term 12,185 13,174 Total operating lease liabilities $ 13,496 $ 14,576 Three Months Ended April 30, 2021 Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Financing cash outflows from finance leases $ 117 $ 105 Operating cash outflows from finance leases 13 19 Operating cash outflows from operating leases 501 954
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]	Lease costs Consolidated Statements of Operations Classification Three Months Ended April 30, 2021 Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 Finance Lease Costs Amortization of ROU assets Cost of sales $ 54 $ 48 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense 13 19 Operating lease costs Cost of sales, SG&A expenses 648 612 Short-term lease costs (1) Cost of sales, SG&A expenses 93 23 Sub-lease income SG&A expenses (20 ) (20 ) Total Lease costs $ 788 $ 682
Weighted-average Lease Terms and Discount Rates [Table Text Block]	April 30, 2021 Weighted-average remaining lease terms (in years): Finance leases 2.3 Operating leases 13.4 Weighted-average discount rates: Finance leases 7.7 % Operating leases 7.5 %
Finance and Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]	Year: Operating Leases Finance Leases For the nine months ended January 31, 2022 $ 1,676 $ 224 For the year ended January 31, 2023 2,279 288 For the year ended January 31, 2024 2,265 156 For the year ended January 31, 2025 1,516 - For the year ended January 31, 2026 1,326 - For the year ended January 31, 2027 1,333 - Thereafter 12,322 - Total lease payments 22,717 668 Less: amount representing interest (9,221 ) (56 ) Total lease liabilities at April 30, 2021 $ 13,496 $ 612

Note 11 - Restricted Cash (Tabl

Note 11 - Restricted Cash (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Notes Tables
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) April 30, 2021 April 30, 2020 Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,483 $ 12,450 Restricted cash 1,164 1,105 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows $ 9,647 $ 13,555

Note 2 - Business Segment Rep_2

Note 2 - Business Segment Reporting (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021
Number of Reportable Segments	1

Note 3 - Accounts Receivable (D

Note 3 - Accounts Receivable (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2020	Jan. 31, 2021USD ($)
Accounts Receivable, Outstanding for Several Years	$ 3,800		$ 3,800
Retention Receivable	3,400		$ 3,400
Proceeds from Collection of Accounts Receivable Outstanding for Several Years	100
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable Outstanding for Several Years	$ 0
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Number of Major Customers	1	0
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | One Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	10.00%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Number of Major Customers	1		0
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | One Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	11.00%
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Retention Receivable	$ 2,100		$ 2,100

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (D

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	Jan. 31, 2021
Costs Incurred for Uncompleted Contracts, Anticipated Collection Period (Year)	1 year
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized		$ 1,200
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current	$ 2,034	762
Middle East [Member]
Unbilled Receivables, Current	$ 4,200	200
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Expense Related to Encashment		$ 600

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition -

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition - Revenues by Revenue Class (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	Apr. 30, 2020
Sales by product	$ 24,423	$ 22,741
Sales by product, percent	100.00%	100.00%
Product [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Sales by product	$ 2,587	$ 4,465
Sales by product, percent	10.00%	19.00%
Specialty Piping Systems And Coating [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time Using Input Method [Member]
Sales by product	$ 9,952	$ 8,562
Sales by product, percent	41.00%	38.00%
Specialty Piping Systems And Coating [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time Using Output Method [Member]
Sales by product	$ 11,884	$ 9,714
Sales by product, percent	49.00%	43.00%

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition _2

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition - Reconciliation of the Cost in Excess of Billings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2021	Jan. 31, 2021
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts	$ 18,035	$ 17,543
Estimated earnings	9,825	9,651
Earned revenue	27,860	27,194
Less billings to date	26,421	23,949
Costs in excess of billings, net	1,439	3,245
Contract assets: Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	3,473	4,007
Contract liabilities: Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	$ (2,034)	$ (762)

Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	Apr. 30, 2020
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent, Total	(24.30%)	7.80%
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance	$ 0.1

Note 6 - Impairment of Long-l_3

Note 6 - Impairment of Long-lived Assets (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021USD ($)
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use	$ 0
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 0

Note 6 - Impairment of Long-l_4

Note 6 - Impairment of Long-lived Assets - Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021USD ($)
Goodwill	$ 2,332
Goodwill, foreign exchange change effect	95
Goodwill	$ 2,427

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa_3

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021USD ($)shares
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance (in shares)	479,182
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in shares)	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period (in shares)	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested, Number of Shares (in shares)	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Total (in shares)	0
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares, Ending Balance (in shares)	0
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period, Total (in shares)
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total | $	$ 0
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total | $	$ 1,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)	0
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross (in shares)	0
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (Year)	1 year 255 days

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa_4

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation - Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	Apr. 30, 2020
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 272	$ 219
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense		2
Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 272	$ 217

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa_5

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	Jan. 31, 2021
Expired or forfeited (in shares)	0
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Outstanding beginning of period (in shares)	107,000
Outstanding at beginning of period, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 9.24
Outstanding weighted average remaining contractual term (Year)	2 years 73 days	2 years 182 days
Outstanding at beginning of period, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 10	$ 5
Expired or forfeited (in shares)
Expired or forfeited, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Outstanding end of period (in shares)	107,000	107,000
Outstanding at end of period, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 9.24	$ 9.24
Options exercisable (in shares)	107,000
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 9.24
Options exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term (Year)	2 years 73 days
Options exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 10

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa_6

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation - Restricted Stock Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	Jan. 31, 2021
Outstanding (in shares)	372
Outstanding, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	$ 7.62
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 2,835	$ 2,843
Forfeited or retired for taxes (in shares)	(1)
Forfeited or retired for taxes, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	$ 6.95
Outstanding (in shares)	371
Outstanding, weighted average price (in dollars per share)	$ 7.62

Note 8 - Loss Per Share - Summa

Note 8 - Loss Per Share - Summary of Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	Apr. 30, 2020
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	8,165	8,048
Dilutive effect of equity compensation plans (in shares)
Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming full dilution (in shares)	8,165	8,048
Stock options and restricted stock not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share of common stock because the option exercise prices or grant date prices exceeded the average market prices of the common shares (in shares)	103	77
Stock options and restricted stock with exercise prices or grant date prices below the average market prices (in shares)	279	274

Note 9 - Debt (Details Textual)

Note 9 - Debt (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, د.إ in Millions, ج.م. in Millions, $ in Millions	Apr. 14, 2021USD ($)	Dec. 17, 2020USD ($)	May 01, 2020USD ($)	Sep. 20, 2018USD ($)	Jul. 28, 2016USD ($)	Jul. 28, 2016CAD ($)	Jun. 19, 2012USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2021USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2021USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2020	Apr. 30, 2020USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2021USD ($)	Jul. 31, 2021	Oct. 31, 2020	Apr. 30, 2021AED (د.إ)	Apr. 30, 2021EGP (ج.م.)	Jan. 31, 2021EGP (ج.م.)	Nov. 30, 2019EGP (ج.م.)
Debt and Lease Obligation, Total									$ 8,300	$ 13,200			$ 8,300
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt, Total									9,138
Line of Credit, Current										2,826
Finance Lease, Liability, Current									262	300			262
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent									350	401			350
Repayments of Secured Debt									892
Land and Buildings in Lebanon, Tennessee [Member]
Lessee, Finance Lease, Term of Contract (Year)	15 years
Lessee, Finance Lease, Annual Rent	$ 800
Lessee, Finance Lease, Annual Rent Increase, Percentage	2.00%
Lessee, Finance Lease, Number of Options to Extend	4
Lessee, Finance Lease, Renewal Term (Year)	5 years
Lessee, Finance Lease, Discount Rate	8.00%
Finance Lease, Liability, Current									200				200
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent									8,905				8,905
Land and Buildings in Lebanon, Tennessee [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration	$ 10,400
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total	8,700
Escrow Deposit	400
Revolving Lines, North America [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity				$ 18,000
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage				0.375%
Line of Credit Facility, Capital Expenditures Restrictions				$ 3,000
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, EBITDA Ratio, Term One				1.1
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, EBITDA Ratio, Term Two				1.1
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio															1.1
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit		$ 1,000
Line of Credit Facility, Additional Fees to Be Incurred		100
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity, Availability Block		$ 2,000
Line of Credit, Current									0	2,800			0
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity									7,600	$ 1,700			$ 7,600
Revolving Lines, North America [Member] | The Company and Its Subsidiaries [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Required													1.25
Revolving Lines, North America [Member] | The Company and Its Subsidiaries [Member] | Forecast [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Required														1.25
Revolving Lines, North America [Member] | North American Loan Parties [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Required										1.1			1.1
Line of Credit Facility, Cash Available to Satisfy a Future Potential Repatriation Cure of Ratio Covenant Breach									6,000				$ 6,000
Revolving Lines, North America [Member] | North American Loan Parties [Member] | Forecast [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Required														1.1
Proceeds from Cash Repatriated from Subsidiary								$ 900
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity									$ 5,800				$ 5,800
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End									5.13%				5.13%			5.13%	5.13%
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount									$ 5,300				$ 5,300
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt									2,000
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity									$ 5,800				$ 5,800
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End									3.50%				3.50%			3.50%	3.50%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage									4.50%				4.50%			4.50%	4.50%
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End									8.00%				8.00%			8.00%	8.00%
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | EIBOR [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate									3.00%
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | EIBOR [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate									3.50%
Paycheck Protection Program CARES Act [Member]
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt, Total			$ 3,200
Percent of Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Used for Payroll Related Expenses											100.00%
Mortgage Note Secured by Tennessee Manufacturing Facility [Member]
Repayments of Secured Debt	$ 900
Debt Instrument, Issuance Date							Jun. 19, 2012
Proceeds from Issuance of Secured Debt							$ 1,800
Revolving Credit Lines Used by Middle Eastern Subsidiaries, 1 [Member] | Foreign Revolving Lines [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity									$ 2,200				$ 2,200			د.إ 8.0
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End									3.50%				3.50%			3.50%	3.50%
Revolving Credit Lines Used by Middle Eastern Subsidiaries, 2 [Member] | Foreign Revolving Lines [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity									$ 5,300				$ 5,300			د.إ 19.5
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End									4.50%				4.50%			4.50%	4.50%
Revolving Credit Lines Used by Middle Eastern Subsidiaries, 3 [Member] | Foreign Revolving Lines [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity									$ 12,700				$ 12,700				ج.م. 100.0		ج.م. 200.0
Revolving Credit Lines Used by Middle Eastern Subsidiaries, 4 [Member] | Foreign Revolving Lines [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity									$ 2,900				$ 2,900					ج.م. 46.2
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End									8.00%				8.00%			8.00%	8.00%
Canadian Mortgage Note [Member]
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt					$ 6,100	$ 8
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date					Dec. 23, 2042	Dec. 23, 2042
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage									4.55%				4.55%			4.55%	4.55%

Note 10 - Leases (Details Textu

Note 10 - Leases (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, د.إ in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2020USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2020AED (د.إ)	Apr. 30, 2020USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2020USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2021USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2020CAD ($)	Jan. 31, 2018CAD ($)
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization, Total	$ 700
Operating Lease, Liability, Total	13,496						$ 14,576
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	12,178						13,384
Finance Lease, Liability, Total	612						$ 701
Operating Lease, Expense	$ 700			$ 700
Maximum [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract (Year)	30 years
Minimum [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract (Year)	1 year
Finance Vehicle Equipment, One [Member]
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization, Total					$ 800	$ 800		$ 1.1	$ 1.1
Interest Rate for Finance Lease					8.00%			8.00%
Finance Vehicle Equipment, One [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Interest Rate for Finance Lease						7.80%			7.80%
Finance Lease, Principal Payments and Interest Payment on Liability					$ 100	$ 100
Finance Vehicle Equipment, One [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Interest Rate for Finance Lease						4.00%			4.00%
Abu Dhabi Land Lease [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Annual Payment		$ 300	د.إ 1.2

Note 10 - Leases - Supplemental

Note 10 - Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2021	Apr. 30, 2020	Jan. 31, 2021
Property and Equipment - net	$ 26,223		$ 26,897
Finance lease liability short-term	262		300
Finance lease liability long-term	350		401
Total finance lease liabilities	612		701
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	12,178		13,384
Operating lease liability short-term	1,311		1,402
Operating lease liability long-term	12,185		13,174
Total operating lease liabilities	13,496		14,576
Financing cash outflows from finance leases	117	$ 105
Operating cash outflows from finance leases	13	19
Operating cash outflows from operating leases	501	$ 954
Finance Leases Assets [Member]
Property and Equipment - gross	1,061		879
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(311)		(96)
Property and Equipment - net	$ 750		$ 783

Note 10 - Leases - Lease Costs

Note 10 - Leases - Lease Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Apr. 30, 2021	Apr. 30, 2020
Amortization of ROU assets		$ 54	$ 48
Interest on lease liabilities		13	19
Operating lease costs		648	612
Short-term lease costs (1)	[1]	93	23
Sub-lease income		(20)	(20)
Total Lease costs		$ 788	$ 682
[1]	Includes variable lease costs, which are immaterial

Note 10 - Leases - Weighted-ave

Note 10 - Leases - Weighted-average Lease Terms and Discount Rates (Details)	Apr. 30, 2021
Finance leases (Year)	2 years 109 days
Operating leases (Year)	13 years 146 days
Finance leases	7.70%
Operating leases	7.50%

Note 10 - Leases - Maturities o

Note 10 - Leases - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2021	Jan. 31, 2021
For the nine months ended January 31, 2022, operating leases	$ 1,676
For the nine months ended January 31, 2022, finance leases	224
For the year ended January 31, 2023, operating leases	2,279
For the year ended January 31, 2023, finance leases	288
For the year ended January 31, 2024, operating leases	2,265
For the year ended January 31, 2024, finance leases	156
For the year ended January 31, 2025, operating leases	1,516
For the year ended January 31, 2025, finance leases
For the year ended January 31, 2026, operating leases	1,326
For the year ended January 31, 2026, finance leases
For the year ended January 31, 2027, operating leases	1,333
For the year ended January 31, 2027, finance leases
Thereafter, operating leases	12,322
Thereafter, finance leases
Total lease payments, operating leases	22,717
Total lease payments, finance leases	668
Less: amount representing interest, operating leases	(9,221)
Less: amount representing interest, finance leases	(56)
Total lease liabilities, operating leases	13,496	$ 14,576
Total lease liabilities, finance leases	$ 612	$ 701

Note 11 - Restricted Cash (Deta

Note 11 - Restricted Cash (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2021	Jan. 31, 2021	Apr. 30, 2020
Restricted Cash, Current	$ 1,164	$ 1,201	$ 1,105
Non-US [Member]
Restricted Cash, Current	$ 1,200		$ 1,100

Note 11 - Restricted Cash - Sum

Note 11 - Restricted Cash - Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2021	Jan. 31, 2021	Apr. 30, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,483	$ 7,174	$ 12,450
Restricted cash	1,164	$ 1,201	1,105
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows	$ 9,647		$ 13,555