Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 189,228	$ 215,615
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,297 in 2014 and $3,541 in 2013	72,046	73,357
Inventories	19,566	18,849
Other current assets	11,273	10,645
Total current assets	292,113	318,466
Property, plant and equipment, net	434,201	422,740
Investment in joint venture	93,104	93,124
Intangible assets, net	32,634	34,080
Deferred income taxes	12,317	12,455
Other assets	6,399	5,064
Total assets	870,768	885,929
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term borrowings	9,387	11,818
Accounts payable	84,878	68,421
Accrued liabilities	20,978	24,348
Total current liabilities	115,243	104,587
Long-term borrowings	161,080	182,203
Other liabilities	13,241	11,308
Total liabilities	289,564	298,098
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 2,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000 shares authorized, 61,325 shares issued and outstanding at February 2, 2014 and 61,083 shares issued and outstanding at November 3, 2013	613	611
Additional paid-in capital	500,409	498,861
Retained earnings	61,432	59,439
Accumulated other comprehensive income	17,980	26,403
Total Photronics, Inc. shareholders' equity	580,434	585,314
Noncontrolling interests	770	2,517
Total equity	581,204	587,831
Total liabilities and equity	$ 870,768	$ 885,929