CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr. 30, 2019 |
Apr. 30, 2018 |
Apr. 30, 2019 |
Apr. 30, 2018 |
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| Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
| Net income | $ 21.1 | $ 51.9 | $ 56.9 | $ 112.0 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | ||||
| Foreign currency translation | (14.7) | (26.3) | (9.5) | 12.1 |
| Derivative financial instruments | (10.0) | 1.4 | (15.7) | 5.3 |
| Minimum pension liabilities | 0.7 | 2.7 | (0.1) | 1.8 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (24.0) | (22.2) | (25.3) | 19.2 |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | (2.9) | 29.7 | 31.6 | 131.2 |
| Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (5.5) | (6.8) | (12.6) | (10.8) |
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Greif, Inc. | $ (8.4) | $ 22.9 | $ 19.0 | $ 120.4 |