Perma-Pipe International (PPIH) 10-Q 14 Jun 23 2023 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	Jun. 12, 2023
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Central Index Key	0000914122
Entity Registrant Name	Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc.
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-31
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2023
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Apr. 30, 2023
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-32530
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	36-3922969
Entity Address, Address Line One	24900 Pitkin Road, Suite 309
Entity Address, City or Town	Spring
Entity Address, State or Province	TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	77386
City Area Code	847
Local Phone Number	966-1000
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $.01 par value per share
Trading Symbol	PPIH
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,007,002

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022
Net sales	$ 29,657	$ 31,222
Cost of sales	22,883	24,173
Gross profit	6,774	7,049
Operating expenses
General and administrative expenses	5,460	5,650
Selling expenses	1,239	1,239
Total operating expenses	6,699	6,889
Income from operations	75	160
Interest expense, net	512	368
Other income	72	49
Loss before income taxes	(365)	(159)
Income tax expense	758	726
Net loss	$ (1,123)	$ (885)
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic (in shares)	8,004	7,919
Diluted (in shares)	8,004	7,919
Loss per share
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.14)	$ (0.11)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.14)	$ (0.11)

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022
Net loss	$ (1,123)	$ (885)
Other comprehensive loss
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	(437)	(932)
Comprehensive loss	$ (1,560)	$ (1,817)

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Cu

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2023	Jan. 31, 2023
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,776	$ 5,773
Restricted cash	1,009	1,020
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $676 at April 30, 2023 and $612 at January 31, 2023	39,897	42,010
Inventories, net	12,878	14,738
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	8,099	7,357
Unbilled accounts receivable	11,907	11,634
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	2,974	3,126
Total current assets	85,540	85,658
Long-term assets
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	28,562	26,518
Operating lease right-of-use asset	4,338	4,527
Deferred tax assets	636	696
Goodwill	2,199	2,227
Other long-term assets	3,518	3,340
Total long-term assets	39,253	37,308
Total assets	124,793	122,966
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable	14,317	14,754
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes	1,544	1,179
Commissions and management incentives payable	3,571	2,735
Revolving line - North America	4,067	4,387
Current maturities of long-term debt	9,335	6,227
Customers' deposits	1,578	1,951
Outside commission liability	2,406	2,029
Operating lease liability short-term	823	912
Other accrued liabilities	3,896	5,549
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	3,449	1,743
Income taxes payable	2,013	2,324
Total current liabilities	46,999	43,790
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt, less current maturities	4,277	4,389
Deferred compensation liabilities	1,678	1,608
Deferred tax liabilities	915	909
Operating lease liability long-term	4,210	4,252
Other long-term liabilities	1,077	1,019
Total long-term liabilities	21,341	21,392
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 50,000 shares; 8,004 issued and outstanding at April 30, 2023 and January 31, 2023	80	80
Additional paid-in capital	62,791	62,562
Treasury stock, 3 shares at April 30, 2023 and January 31, 2023	(26)	(26)
Retained earnings	494	1,617
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(6,886)	(6,449)
Total stockholders' equity	56,453	57,784
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	124,793	122,966
Land and Buildings in Lebanon, Tennessee [Member]
Long-term liabilities
Long-term finance obligation	$ 9,184	$ 9,215

Consolidated Balance Sheets (_2

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2023	Jan. 31, 2023
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 676	$ 612
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)	8,004	8,004
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	8,004	8,004
Treasury stock (in shares)	3	3

Consolidated Statements of Stoc

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Treasury Stock, Common [Member] Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment [Member]	Treasury Stock, Common [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Total
Total stockholder's equity at Jan. 31, 2022	$ 82		$ (1,992)	$ 61,766	$ (2,295)	$ (3,104)	$ 54,457
Net loss	0		0	0	(885)	0	(885)
Stock-based compensation expense	0		0	236	0	0	236
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	0		0	0	0	(932)	(932)
Total stockholder's equity at Apr. 30, 2022	82		(1,992)	62,018	(3,180)	(4,036)	52,892
Common stock issued under stock plans, net of shares used for tax withholding	$ 0		$ 0	16	0	0	16
Balances (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2022	8,151,754	(234,281)
Treasury stock purchased (in shares)			(7,935)
Shares issued, net of shares used for tax withholding (in shares)	94,416
Balances (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2022	8,003,954
Total stockholder's equity at Jan. 31, 2023	$ 80		$ (26)	62,562	1,617	(6,449)	57,784
Net loss	0		0	0	(1,123)	0	(1,123)
Stock-based compensation expense	0		0	229	0	0	229
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	0		0	0	0	(437)	(437)
Total stockholder's equity at Apr. 30, 2023	$ 80		$ (26)	$ 62,791	$ 494	$ (6,886)	$ 56,453
Balances (in shares) at Jan. 31, 2023	8,003,954	0
Treasury stock purchased (in shares)			0
Shares issued, net of shares used for tax withholding (in shares)	0
Balances (in shares) at Apr. 30, 2023	8,003,954

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022
Operating activities
Net loss	$ (1,123)	$ (885)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	915	995
Deferred tax expense	77	157
Stock-based compensation expense	229	236
Provision on uncollectible accounts	26	(25)
Gain from disposal of fixed assets	(5)	(1)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	1,862	3,493
Inventories, net	1,813	(1,817)
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	1,858	(3,799)
Accounts payable	(227)	2,042
Accrued compensation and payroll taxes	1,279	(484)
Customers' deposits	(371)	533
Income taxes receivable and payable	(318)	(625)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(570)	(923)
Other assets and liabilities	(1,274)	(1,707)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities	3,812	(7,108)
Investing activities
Capital expenditures	(3,227)	(400)
Proceeds from insurance recovery for property and equipment	5	0
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	0	70
Net cash used in investing activities	(3,222)	(330)
Financing activities
Proceeds from revolving lines	28,333	16,870
Payments of debt on revolving lines	(25,527)	(11,566)
Payments of other debt	(61)	(86)
Decrease in drafts payable	(176)	(29)
Stock options exercised and taxes paid related to restricted shares vested	0	17
Net cash provided by financing activities	2,459	5,095
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(57)	471
Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	2,992	(1,872)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - beginning of period	6,793	9,771
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - end of period	9,785	7,899
Supplemental cash flow information
Interest paid	521	350
Income taxes paid	939	1,138
Finance Lease Obligations [Member]
Financing activities
Payments of principal on finance obligation	(83)	(90)
Land and Buildings in Lebanon, Tennessee [Member]
Financing activities
Payments of principal on finance obligation	(27)	(21)
Unbilled Revenues [Member]
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Unbilled accounts receivable	$ (359)	$ (4,298)

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
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, 2023 not 10 January 31. 2023 2022 January 31, 2024 January 31, 2023 Significant New Accounting Policies Refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 January 31, 2023 April 27, 2023 three April 30, 2023 Current Expected Credit Loss In June 2016, No. 2016 13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses 326 not December 15, 2022. February 1, 2023, not three April 30, 2023 Subsequent Events The Company has evaluated subsequent events through June 14, 2023,

Note 2 - Business Segment Repor

Note 2 - Business Segment Reporting	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
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, 2023
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. In the United States, collateral is not In 2015, not April 30, 2023 long-term assets on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. The Company has been engaged in ongoing active efforts to collect this outstanding amount. The Company continues to engage with the customer to ensure full payment of open balances, and during June 2022 2022 2023 not April 30, 2023 not may For the three April 30, 2023 one 2022 10% As of April 30, 2023 January 31, 2023 one

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]	Note 4 The Company accounts for its revenues under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers 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 PPIH engineers and manufactures pre-insulated specialty piping systems, provides insulation and anti-corrosion coatings to pipes used in land-lines and subsea flowlines, and to subsea oil production equipment. 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 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 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, 2023 2022 Three Months Ended April 30, 2023 2022 Sales % of Total Sales % of Total Products $ 2,842 9 % $ 2,912 9 % Specialty Piping Systems and Coating Revenue recognized under input method 10,338 35 % 10,617 34 % Revenue recognized under output method 16,477 56 % 17,693 57 % Total $ 29,657 100 % $ 31,222 100 % 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 are made for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts in the contract liabilities account in the period in which such losses are determined. Contract assets and liabilities Contract assets represent revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed 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 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 impact the period end balances in these accounts. The following table shows the reconciliation of cost in excess of billings and billings in excess of cost: (In thousands) April 30, 2023 January 31, 2023 Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts $ 17,909 $ 18,342 Estimated earnings 9,657 9,370 Earned revenue 27,566 27,712 Less billings to date 28,041 26,329 (Billings in excess of cost)/costs in excess of billings, net $ (475 ) $ 1,383 Balance sheet classification Contract assets: Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts $ 2,974 $ 3,126 Contract liabilities: Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts (3,449 ) (1,743 ) (Billings in excess of cost)/costs in excess of billings, net $ (475 ) $ 1,383 The Company anticipates that substantially all costs incurred for uncompleted contracts as of April 30, 2023 one April 30, 2023 one Unbilled accounts receivable: The Company has recorded $11.9 million and $11.6 million of unbilled accounts receivable on the consolidated balance sheet s April 30, 2023 January 31, 2023 , res April 30, 2023 will be billed within one Practical expedients: Costs to obtain a contract are not not one As the Company's contracts are generally less than one

Note 5 - Income Taxes

Note 5 - Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
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 U.A.E. is not The Company's worldwide effective tax rates ("ETR") for the three April 30, 2023 2022 The Company expects that future distributions from foreign subsidiaries will not not April 30, 2023

Note 6 - Impairment of Long-liv

Note 6 - Impairment of Long-lived Assets	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
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, 2023 not three not three three April 30, 2023 Goodwill. April 30, 2023 January 31, 2023 2016. (In thousands) January 31, 2023 Foreign exchange change effect April 30, 2023 Goodwill $ 2,227 $ (28 ) $ 2,199 The Company performs an impairment assessment of goodwill annually as of January 31, April 30, 2023 not not three April 30, 2023

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensati

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]	Note 7 The Company has prior incentive plans under which previously granted awards remain outstanding but under which no may April 30, 2023 shares The Company's prior incentive plans provided for the grant of deferred shares, non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted shares, restricted stock units, and performance-based restricted stock units intended to qualify under section 422 The Company's 2021 May 26, 2021 May 2021 ( "2021 2021 May 2024. 2021 2021 Stock-based compensation expense The Company has granted stock-based compensation awards to eligible employees, officers or independent directors. The Company recognized the following stock-based compensation expense for the periods presented: Three Months Ended April 30, (In thousands) 2023 2022 Restricted stock-based compensation expense $ 229 $ 236 Stock Options The Company did not three April 30, 2023 (Shares in thousands) Options Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per share) Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (In years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 31, 2023 40 $ 10.85 1.1 $ 19 Outstanding at April 30, 2023 40 10.85 0.9 29 Options exercisable at April 30, 2023 40 $ 10.85 0.9 $ 29 There was no vesting, expiration or forfeiture of previously unvested stock options during the three April 30, 2023 . As of April 30, 2023 , there were no remaining unvested stock options outstanding, and therefore no unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options. Restricted stock The following table summarizes the Company's restricted stock activity for the three April 30, 2023 (Shares in thousands) Restricted Shares Weighted Average Price (Per share) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 31, 2023 267 $ 8.55 $ 2,652 Granted 1 10.96 Forfeited or retired for taxes (1 ) 6.52 Outstanding at April 30, 2023 267 $ 8.56 $ 2,288 As of April 30, 2023 million years

Note 8 - Loss Per Share

Note 8 - Loss Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	Note 8 Three Months Ended April 30, (In thousands, except per share data) 2023 2022 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 8,004 7,919 Dilutive effect of equity compensation plans - - Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming full dilution 8,004 7,919 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 35 39 Stock options and restricted stock with exercise prices or grant date prices below the average market prices 210 279 Net loss $ (1,123 ) $ (885 ) Loss per share Basic $ (0.14 ) $ (0.11 ) Diluted $ (0.14 ) $ (0.11 )

Note 9 - Debt

Note 9 - Debt	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 9 Debt totaled $27.0 million and $24.3 million at April 30, 2023 January 31, 2023 Revolving lines - North America . September 20, 2018, three On September 17, 2021, five The Borrowers have used and will continue to use borrowings under the Renewed Senior Credit Facility (i) to fund future capital expenditures; (ii) to fund ongoing working capital needs; and (iii) for other corporate purposes, including potentially additional stock repurchases. Borrowings under the Renewed Senior Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to an alternate base rate or the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"), plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The applicable margin is based on a fixed charge coverage ratio ("FCCR") range. Interest on alternate base rate borrowings is the alternate base rate (as defined in the Renewed Senior Credit Facility) plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.00% to 1.50%, based on the FCCR in the most recently reported period. Interest on SOFR borrowings is the SOFR rate (as defined in the Renewed Senior Credit Facility) plus an applicable margin ranging from 2.00% to 2.50%, based on the FCCR in the most recently reported period, as well as an additional SOFR adjustment ranging from 0.10% to 0.25%, based on the term of the interest period. Additionally, the Borrowers pay a 0.25% per annum facility fee on the unused portion of the Renewed Senior Credit Facility. Subject to certain exceptions, borrowings under the Renewed Senior Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of the North American Loan Parties’ assets. The Renewed Senior Credit Facility matures on September 20, 2026. may not may not The Renewed Senior Credit Facility also contains a free cash flow financial covenant (the "FCF covenant") requiring the North American Loan Parties to achieve a ratio of its EBITDA to the sum of scheduled cash principal payments on indebtedness for borrowed money and interest payments on the advances under the Renewed Senior Credit Facility to be not 1.00 five April 30, 2023 1.00. may not April 30, 2023 The Renewed Senior Credit Facility contains customary events of default. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, then PNC may As of April 30, 2023 $4.1 million at a rate of 9.0% and had $7.5 million available under the Renewed Senior Credit Facility. As of January 31, 2023 Finance obligation - buildings and land. On April 14, 2021, fifteen four five In accordance with ASC 842, Leases April 30, 2023 . The net carrying amount of the financial liability and remaining assets will be zero Revolving lines - foreign . The Company also has credit arrangements used by its Middle Eastern subsidiaries in the U.A.E. , Egypt and Saudi Arabia as discussed further below. United Arab Emirates The Company has a revolving line for 8.0 million U.A.E. Dirhams (approximately $2.2 million at April 30, 2023 April 30, 2023 May 2024. The Company has a revolving line for 17.5 million U.A.E. Dirhams (approximately $4.8 million at April 30, 2023 April 30, 2023 May 2024. The Company has a credit agreement for capital expenditure financing with a bank in the U.A.E. for 2.0 million U.A.E. Dirhams (approximately $0.5 million at April 30, 2023 April 30, 2023 July 2023. Egypt In June 2021, $3.2 million April 30, 2023 April 30, 2023 and expired in June 2022 In December 2021, y $0.3 mi April 30, 2023 The facility has an interest rate of approximately and, as of November 2022, In August 2022, $3.2 million April 30, 2023 April 30, 2023 and is set to expire in August 2023 Saudi Arabia In March 2022, April 30, 2023 April 2023. May 2023, April 30, 2023 April 30, 2023 May 2024. 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. The Company guarantees only a portion of the subsidiaries' debt, including foreign debt. As of April 30, 2023 ately $1.2 million. The Company was in compliance with the covenants under the credit arrangements in the U.A.E., Egypt and Saudi Arabia as of April 30, 2023 not April 30, 2023 two April 30, 2023 $21.2 million As of April 30, 2023 , $2.7 million o f availability was used to support letters of credit to guarantee amounts committed for inventory purchases and for performance guarantees. Additionally, as of April 30, 2023 , the Company had borrow ed $8.9 million $10.0 million April 30, 2023 January 31, 2023 Mortgages. July 28, 2016, December 23, 2042. April 30, 2023 April 30, 2023 April 30, 2023 January 2018.

Note 10 - Leases

Note 10 - Leases	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Lessee, Operating and Finance Leases [Text Block]	Note 10 Operating Leases. August 2020, $0.8 million at April 30, 2023 August 2022 August 2050. In March December 2022, December 2022 2023. first three April 30, 2023 . The termination resulted in decreases of $0.3 million, $4.0 million and $3.6 million to operating lease liability short-term, operating lease liability long-term and operating lease right-of-use asset, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets as of April 30, 2023 . The termination also resulted in a decrease in rent expense of $1.1 million in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended January 31, 2023. Finance Leases. 2019, two August 2023. The Company has several significant operating lease agreements, with lease terms of one thirty not not not not one At April 30, 2023 $5 $4.3 million April 30, 2023 Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows (in thousands): Operating and Finance leases: April 30, 2023 January 31, 2023 Finance leases assets: Property and Equipment - gross $ 825 $ 1,161 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (422 ) (700 ) Property and Equipment - net $ 403 $ 461 Finance lease liabilities: Finance lease liability short-term $ 79 $ 164 Total finance lease liabilities $ 79 $ 164 Operating lease assets: Operating lease ROU assets $ 4,338 $ 4,527 Operating lease liabilities: Operating lease liability short-term $ 823 $ 912 Operating lease liability long-term 4,210 4,252 Total operating lease liabilities $ 5,033 $ 5,164 Total lease costs consist of the following (in thousands): Three Months Ended April 30, Lease costs Consolidated Statements of Operations Classification 2023 2022 Finance Lease Costs Amortization of ROU assets Cost of sales $ 53 $ 64 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense 3 10 Operating lease costs Cost of sales, SG&A expenses 456 (107 ) Short-term lease costs (1) Cost of sales, SG&A expenses 179 66 Sub-lease income SG&A expenses (20 ) (20 ) Total Lease costs $ 671 $ 13 ( 1 Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended April 30, 2023 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Financing cash outflows from finance leases $ 83 $ 90 Operating cash outflows from finance leases 3 10 Operating cash outflows from operating leases 468 343 ROU Assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations: Operating leases liabilities $ 129 $ 132 Three Months Ended April 30, 2023 2022 ROU Assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations: Operating leases liabilities 129 132 Weighted-average lease terms and discount rates are as follows: April 30, 2023 Weighted-average remaining lease terms (in years): Finance leases 0.3 Operating leases 20.2 Weighted-average discount rates: Finance leases 16.3 % Operating leases 8.2 % Maturities of lease liabilities as of April 30, 2023 Operating Leases Finance Leases For the nine months ending January 31, 2024 $ 1,108 $ 81 For the year ending January 31, 2025 694 - For the year ending January 31, 2026 487 - For the year ending January 31, 2027 453 - For the year ending January 31, 2028 415 - For the year ending January 31, 2029 378 - Thereafter 7,147 - Total lease payments 10,682 81 Less: amount representing interest (5,649 ) (2 ) Total lease liabilities at April 30, 2023 $ 5,033 $ 79 Rent expense on operating leases, which is recorded on straight-line basis, was $ 0.7 million and $0.9 million three April 30, 2023 2022

Note 11 - Restricted Cash

Note 11 - Restricted Cash	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Cash and Cash Equivalents Disclosure [Text Block]	Note 11 Restricted cash held by foreign subsidiaries is related to fixed deposits that also serve as security deposits and guarantees. (In thousands) April 30, 2023 January 31, 2023 Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,776 $ 5,773 Restricted cash 1,009 1,020 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows $ 9,785 $ 6,793

Note 12 - Fair Value

Note 12 - Fair Value	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
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, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Text Block]	Note 13 The Company evaluated recent accounting pronouncements and does not

Note 14 - Treasury Stock

Note 14 - Treasury Stock	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements
Treasury Stock [Text Block]	Note 14 On December 7, 2022 October 4, 2021 October 3, 2022. may 12 October 4, 2021 three April 30, 2023 not On July 26, 2022, a decrease to 505 30, Equity - Treasury Stock.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Current Expected Credit Loss In June 2016, No. 2016 13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses 326 not December 15, 2022. February 1, 2023, not three April 30, 2023
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Subsequent Events The Company has evaluated subsequent events through June 14, 2023,

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (T

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
Notes Tables
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended April 30, 2023 2022 Sales % of Total Sales % of Total Products $ 2,842 9 % $ 2,912 9 % Specialty Piping Systems and Coating Revenue recognized under input method 10,338 35 % 10,617 34 % Revenue recognized under output method 16,477 56 % 17,693 57 % Total $ 29,657 100 % $ 31,222 100 %
Schedule of Assumptions for Long-Duration Contracts by Product and Guarantee [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) April 30, 2023 January 31, 2023 Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts $ 17,909 $ 18,342 Estimated earnings 9,657 9,370 Earned revenue 27,566 27,712 Less billings to date 28,041 26,329 (Billings in excess of cost)/costs in excess of billings, net $ (475 ) $ 1,383 Balance sheet classification Contract assets: Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts $ 2,974 $ 3,126 Contract liabilities: Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts (3,449 ) (1,743 ) (Billings in excess of cost)/costs in excess of billings, net $ (475 ) $ 1,383

Note 6 - Impairment of Long-l_2

Note 6 - Impairment of Long-lived Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) January 31, 2023 Foreign exchange change effect April 30, 2023 Goodwill $ 2,227 $ (28 ) $ 2,199

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa_2

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
Notes Tables
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended April 30, (In thousands) 2023 2022 Restricted stock-based compensation expense $ 229 $ 236
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option, Activity [Table Text Block]	(Shares in thousands) Options Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per share) Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (In years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 31, 2023 40 $ 10.85 1.1 $ 19 Outstanding at April 30, 2023 40 10.85 0.9 29 Options exercisable at April 30, 2023 40 $ 10.85 0.9 $ 29
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit, Activity [Table Text Block]	(Shares in thousands) Restricted Shares Weighted Average Price (Per share) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 31, 2023 267 $ 8.55 $ 2,652 Granted 1 10.96 Forfeited or retired for taxes (1 ) 6.52 Outstanding at April 30, 2023 267 $ 8.56 $ 2,288

Note 8 - Loss Per Share (Tables

Note 8 - Loss Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended April 30, (In thousands, except per share data) 2023 2022 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 8,004 7,919 Dilutive effect of equity compensation plans - - Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming full dilution 8,004 7,919 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 35 39 Stock options and restricted stock with exercise prices or grant date prices below the average market prices 210 279 Net loss $ (1,123 ) $ (885 ) Loss per share Basic $ (0.14 ) $ (0.11 ) Diluted $ (0.14 ) $ (0.11 )

Note 10 - Leases (Tables)

Note 10 - Leases (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
Notes Tables
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases [Table Text Block]	Operating and Finance leases: April 30, 2023 January 31, 2023 Finance leases assets: Property and Equipment - gross $ 825 $ 1,161 Accumulated depreciation and amortization (422 ) (700 ) Property and Equipment - net $ 403 $ 461 Finance lease liabilities: Finance lease liability short-term $ 79 $ 164 Total finance lease liabilities $ 79 $ 164 Operating lease assets: Operating lease ROU assets $ 4,338 $ 4,527 Operating lease liabilities: Operating lease liability short-term $ 823 $ 912 Operating lease liability long-term 4,210 4,252 Total operating lease liabilities $ 5,033 $ 5,164
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended April 30, Lease costs Consolidated Statements of Operations Classification 2023 2022 Finance Lease Costs Amortization of ROU assets Cost of sales $ 53 $ 64 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense 3 10 Operating lease costs Cost of sales, SG&A expenses 456 (107 ) Short-term lease costs (1) Cost of sales, SG&A expenses 179 66 Sub-lease income SG&A expenses (20 ) (20 ) Total Lease costs $ 671 $ 13
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related Leases [Table Text Block]	Three Months Ended April 30, 2023 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: Financing cash outflows from finance leases $ 83 $ 90 Operating cash outflows from finance leases 3 10 Operating cash outflows from operating leases 468 343 ROU Assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations: Operating leases liabilities $ 129 $ 132 Three Months Ended April 30, 2023 2022 ROU Assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations: Operating leases liabilities 129 132
Weighted-average Lease Terms and Discount Rates [Table Text Block]	April 30, 2023 Weighted-average remaining lease terms (in years): Finance leases 0.3 Operating leases 20.2 Weighted-average discount rates: Finance leases 16.3 % Operating leases 8.2 %
Finance and Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]	Operating Leases Finance Leases For the nine months ending January 31, 2024 $ 1,108 $ 81 For the year ending January 31, 2025 694 - For the year ending January 31, 2026 487 - For the year ending January 31, 2027 453 - For the year ending January 31, 2028 415 - For the year ending January 31, 2029 378 - Thereafter 7,147 - Total lease payments 10,682 81 Less: amount representing interest (5,649 ) (2 ) Total lease liabilities at April 30, 2023 $ 5,033 $ 79

Note 11 - Restricted Cash (Tabl

Note 11 - Restricted Cash (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
Notes Tables
Restrictions on Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]	(In thousands) April 30, 2023 January 31, 2023 Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,776 $ 5,773 Restricted cash 1,009 1,020 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows $ 9,785 $ 6,793

Note 2 - Business Segment Rep_2

Note 2 - Business Segment Reporting (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023
Number of Reportable Segments	1

Note 3 - Accounts Receivable (D

Note 3 - Accounts Receivable (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2023	Jan. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable		$ (1,862)	$ (3,493)
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		18.80%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Number of Major Customers		1			1
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | One Customer [Member]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		16.30%		11.90%
Financial Asset, Equal to or Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss		$ 2,700				$ 41,900
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable	$ (900)	(39,100)
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss		0
Financial Asset, Equal to or Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent		$ 1,600

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (D

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	Jan. 31, 2023
Costs Incurred for Uncompleted Contracts, Anticipated Collection Period (Year)	1 year
Unbilled Receivables, Current	$ 11,907	$ 11,634
Middle East [Member]
Unbilled Receivables, Current	$ 11,900	$ 11,600

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition -

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition - Revenues by Revenue Class (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022
Sales by product	$ 29,657	$ 31,222
Sales by product, percent	100%	100%
Product [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time [Member]
Sales by product	$ 2,842	$ 2,912
Sales by product, percent	9%	9%
Specialty Piping Systems And Coating [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time Using Input Method [Member]
Sales by product	$ 10,338	$ 10,617
Sales by product, percent	35%	34%
Specialty Piping Systems And Coating [Member] | Transferred at Point in Time Using Output Method [Member]
Sales by product	$ 16,477	$ 17,693
Sales by product, percent	56%	57%

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition _2

Note 4 - Revenue Recognition - Reconciliation of the Cost in Excess of Billings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2023	Jan. 31, 2023
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts	$ 17,909	$ 18,342
Estimated earnings	9,657	9,370
Earned revenue	27,566	27,712
Less billings to date	28,041	26,329
(Billings in excess of cost)/costs in excess of billings, net	(475)	1,383
Contract assets: Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	2,974	3,126
Contract liabilities: Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts	$ (3,449)	$ (1,743)

Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details

Note 5 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	207.70%	455.90%
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	$ 0.6

Note 6 - Impairment of Long-l_3

Note 6 - Impairment of Long-lived Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2016
Impairment, Long-Lived Asset, Held-for-Use, Total	$ 0
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$ 0
Perma-Pipe Canada, Ltd [Member]
Business Combination, Step Acquisition, Equity Interest in Acquiree, Including Subsequent Acquisition, Percentage		50%

Note 6 - Impairment of Long-l_4

Note 6 - Impairment of Long-lived Assets - Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Goodwill	$ 2,227
Goodwill, foreign exchange change effect	(28)
Goodwill	$ 2,199

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa_3

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023 USD ($) shares
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance (in shares)	307,446
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, Vested, Number of Shares (in shares)	0
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures and Expirations in Period (in shares)	0
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares (in shares)	0
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount | $	$ 0
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount | $	$ 900
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (Year)	2 years

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa_4

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation - Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022
Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 229	$ 236

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensa_5

Note 7 - Stock-based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	Jan. 31, 2023
(Options in thousands) (in shares)	40	40
Outstanding at beginning of period, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 10.85	$ 10.85
Outstanding weighted average remaining contractual term (Year)	10 months 24 days	1 year 1 month 6 days
Outstanding at beginning of period, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 29	$ 19
(Options in thousands) (in shares)	40
Options exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 10.85
Options exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual term (Year)	10 months 24 days
Options exercisable, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 29

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, 2023	Jan. 31, 2023
Outstanding (in shares)	267
Outstanding, weighted average grant price (in dollars per share)	$ 8.55
Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value	$ 2,288	$ 2,652
Granted (in shares)	1
Granted, weighted average grant price (in dollars per share)	$ 10.96
Forfeited or retired for taxes (in shares)	(1)
Forfeited or retired for taxes (in dollars per share)	$ 6.52
Outstanding (in shares)	267
Outstanding, weighted average grant price (in dollars per share)	$ 8.56

Note 8 - Loss Per Share - Summa

Note 8 - Loss Per Share - Summary of Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022
Basic (in shares)	8,004	7,919
Dilutive effect of equity compensation plans (in shares)	0	0
Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming full dilution (in shares)	8,004	7,919
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)	35	39
Stock options and restricted stock with exercise prices or grant date prices below the average market prices (in shares)	210	279
Net loss	$ (1,123)	$ (885)
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.14)	$ (0.11)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.14)	$ (0.11)

Note 9 - Debt (Details Textual)

Note 9 - Debt (Details Textual) $ in Thousands, ر.س in Millions, د.إ in Millions, ج.م. in Millions, $ in Millions					3 Months Ended
	Sep. 17, 2021 USD ($)	Apr. 14, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 20, 2018 USD ($)	Jul. 28, 2016	Apr. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2023 CAD ($)	Apr. 30, 2022 USD ($)	May 31, 2023 SAR (ر.س)	Apr. 30, 2023 AED (د.إ)	Apr. 30, 2023 EGP (ج.م.)	Jan. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2022 EGP (ج.م.)	Mar. 31, 2022 SAR (ر.س)	Dec. 31, 2021 EGP (ج.م.)	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021 EGP (ج.م.)
Debt and Lease Obligation					$ 27,000						$ 24,300
Line of Credit, Current					4,067						4,387
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total					0		$ 70
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Foreign Earnings Repatriated		$ 800
Land and Buildings in Lebanon, Tennessee [Member]
Lessee, Finance Lease, Term of Contract (Year)		15 years
Lessee, Finance Lease, Annual Rent Increase, Percentage		2%
Lessee, Finance Lease, Number of Options to Extend		4
Lessee, Finance Lease, Renewal Term (Year)		5 years
Lessee, Finance Lease, Discount Rate		8%
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent					9,184						9,215
Mortgage Note Secured by Tennessee Manufacturing Facility [Member]
Repayments of Secured Debt		$ 900
Canadian Mortgage Note [Member]
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date				Dec. 23, 2042
Proceeds from Issuance of Secured Debt					$ 4,600	$ 6.3
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage					8.60%				8.60%	8.60%
Land and Buildings in Lebanon, Tennessee [Member]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration		10,400
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment, Total		$ 9,100
Maximum [Member]
Foreign Earnings Repatriated					$ 100
Revolving Lines, North America [Member]
Debt Instrument, Term (Year)	5 years		3 years
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 18,000		$ 18,000
Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage	0.25%
Line of Credit, Current					$ 4,100						4,400
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End					9%				9%	9%
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity					$ 7,500						$ 9,900
Revolving Lines, North America [Member] | North American Loan Parties [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Capital Expenditures Restrictions	$ 5,000
Line of Credit Facility, Common Stock Repurchase Restrictions	$ 3,000
Line of Credit Facility, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Required	1.10				1.10	1.10
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, EBITDA Ratio, Minimum Undrawn Availability for Five Consecutive Days	$ 3,000
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms, EBITDA Ratio, Minimum Undrawn Availability	$ 2,000
Line of Credit Facility, Default, Additional Interest Rate	2%
Revolving Lines, North America [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1%
Revolving Lines, North America [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	1.50%
Revolving Lines, North America [Member] | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2%
Revolving Lines, North America [Member] | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Additional SOFR Adjustment Based on Interest Period [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.10%
Revolving Lines, North America [Member] | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	2.50%
Revolving Lines, North America [Member] | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Additional SOFR Adjustment Based on Interest Period [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate	0.25%
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$ 21,200
Line of Credit Facility, Guaranteed Amount					1,200
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount					2,700
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt					8,900
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity					10,000
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | Revolving Credit Lines Used by Middle Eastern Subsidiaries, 1 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$ 2,200				د.إ 8.0
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End					8.40%				8.40%	8.40%
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | Revolving Credit Lines Used by Middle Eastern Subsidiaries, 2 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$ 4,800				د.إ 17.5
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End					8.40%				8.40%	8.40%
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | Revolving Credit Lines Used by Middle Eastern Subsidiaries, 4 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$ 500				د.إ 2.0
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End					8.70%				8.70%	8.70%
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | Revolving Credit Lines Used by Egypt Subsidiaries [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity																$ 3,200	ج.م. 100.0
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | Revolving Credit Lines Used by Egypt Subsidiaries 2 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$ 300					ج.م. 8.9		$ 0			ج.م. 28.2
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End					8%				8%	8%					21.10%
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | Revolving Credit Lines Used by Egypt Subsidiaries 3 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$ 3,200								ج.م. 100.0
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End					8%				8%	8%
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | Revolving Credit Lines Used by Saudi Arabian Subsidiary [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$ 6,700									ر.س 25
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | Renewal of Revolving Credit Lines Used by Saudi Arabian Subsidiary [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity					$ 9,900
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End					9.20%				9.20%	9.20%
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | Renewal of Revolving Credit Lines Used by Saudi Arabian Subsidiary [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity | ر.س								ر.س 37
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End					8%				8%	8%
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					4.50%				4.50%	4.50%
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End					21.10%				21.10%	21.10%
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End					11.50%				11.50%	11.50%
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | EIBOR [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate					3%	3%
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | EIBOR [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate					3.50%	3.50%
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | Central Bank of Eqypt (CBE) Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate					3.50%	3.50%
Foreign Revolving Lines [Member] | SIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate					3.50%	3.50%

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, 2023 USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2023 AED (د.إ)	Jan. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2020 CAD ($)
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Amortization, Total	$ 400
Operating Lease, Liability	5,033		$ 5,164
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	4,338		4,527
Operating Lease, Expense	700	$ 900
Current Maturities of Long-term Debt [Member]
Finance Lease, Liability, Current	$ 100
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	$ 1.1
Interest Rate for Finance Lease					8%	8%
Finance Vehicle Equipment, One [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finance Lease, Principal Payments and Interest Payment on Liability					$ 100
Abu Dhabi Land Lease [Member]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Annual Payment	$ 800			د.إ 1.2
Decrease in Operating Lease Liability, Current	300
Decrease in Operating Lease Liability, Noncurrent	4,000
Decrease in Operating Lease Right-of-use Asset	$ 3,600
Decrease in Operating Lease Expense			$ 1,100

Note 10 - Leases - Supplemental

Note 10 - Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2023	Jan. 31, 2023
Property and Equipment - net	$ 28,562	$ 26,518
Total finance lease liabilities	79	164
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	4,338	4,527
Operating lease liability short-term	823	912
Operating lease liability long-term	4,210	4,252
Total operating lease liabilities	5,033	5,164
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Finance lease liability short-term	79	164
Operating lease liability short-term	823	912
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Operating lease liability long-term	4,210	4,252
Finance Leases Assets [Member]
Property and Equipment - gross	825	1,161
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(422)	(700)
Property and Equipment - net	$ 403	$ 461

Note 10 - Leases - Lease Costs

Note 10 - Leases - Lease Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
		Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022
Amortization of ROU assets		$ 53	$ 64
Interest on lease liabilities		3	10
Operating lease costs		456	107
Operating lease costs		(456)	(107)
Short-term lease costs (1)	[1]	179	66
Sub-lease income		(20)	(20)
Total Lease costs		$ 671	$ 13
[1]Includes variable lease costs, which are immaterial.

Note 10 - Leases - Supplement_2

Note 10 - Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2022
Operating cash outflows from finance leases	$ 3	$ 10
Operating cash outflows from operating leases	468	343
Operating leases liabilities	129	132
Finance Lease Obligations [Member]
Financing cash outflows from finance leases	$ 83	$ 90

Note 10 - Leases - Weighted-ave

Note 10 - Leases - Weighted-average Lease Terms and Discount Rates (Details)	Apr. 30, 2023
Finance leases (Year)	3 months 18 days
Operating leases (Year)	20 years 2 months 12 days
Finance leases	16.30%
Operating leases	8.20%

Note 10 - Leases - Maturities o

Note 10 - Leases - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2023	Jan. 31, 2023
For the nine months ending January 31, 2024, operating leases	$ 1,108
For the nine months ending January 31, 2024, finance leases, finance leases	81
For the year ended January 31, 2024, operating leases	694
For the year ended January 31, 2024, finance leases	0
For the year ended January 31, 2025, operating leases	487
For the year ended January 31, 2025, finance leases	0
For the year ended January 31, 2026, operating leases	453
For the year ended January 31, 2026	0
For the year ended January 31, 2027, operating leases	415
For the year ended January 31, 2027, finance leases	0
For the year ended January 31, 2028, operating leases	378
For the year ended January 31, 2028, finance leases	0
Thereafter, operating leases	7,147
Thereafter, finance leases	0
Total lease payments, operating leases	10,682
Total lease payments, finance leases	81
Less: amount representing interest, operating leases	(5,649)
Less: amount representing interest, finance leases	(2)
Total lease liabilities, operating leases	5,033	$ 5,164
Total lease liabilities, finance leases	$ 79	$ 164

Note 11 - Restricted Cash - Sum

Note 11 - Restricted Cash - Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2023	Jan. 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,776	$ 5,773
Restricted cash	1,009	1,020
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows	$ 9,785	$ 6,793

Note 14 - Treasury Stock (Detai

Note 14 - Treasury Stock (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 26, 2022	Apr. 30, 2023	Dec. 07, 2022	Oct. 04, 2021
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount		$ 0	$ 1,000	$ 3,000
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired (in shares)	239,168