Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 03, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 196,338	$ 215,615
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $2,719 in 2014 and $3,541 in 2013	102,899	73,357
Inventories	23,661	18,849
Other current assets	30,939	10,645
Total current assets	353,837	318,466
Property, plant and equipment, net	547,377	422,740
Investment in joint venture	93,141	93,124
Intangible assets, net	31,277	34,080
Deferred income taxes	12,263	12,455
Other assets	7,531	5,064
Total assets	1,045,426	885,929
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term borrowings	10,306	11,818
Accounts payable	81,977	68,421
Accrued liabilities	56,718	24,348
Total current liabilities	149,001	104,587
Long-term borrowings	156,283	182,203
Other liabilities	19,881	11,308
Total liabilities	325,165	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, 61,452 shares issued and outstanding at August 3, 2014 and 61,083 shares issued and outstanding at November 3, 2013	615	611
Additional paid-in capital	496,571	498,861
Retained earnings	81,158	59,439
Accumulated other comprehensive income	31,594	26,403
Total Photronics, Inc. shareholders' equity	609,938	585,314
Noncontrolling interests	110,323	2,517
Total equity	720,261	587,831
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,045,426	$ 885,929