Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 02, 2015	Aug. 03, 2014	Aug. 02, 2015	Aug. 03, 2014
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited) [Abstract]
Net income	$ 15,410	$ 7,344	$ 34,709	$ 25,336
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of $0:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(25,326)	2,088	(32,894)	5,194
Amortization of cash flow hedge	32	32	96	96
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(25,294)	2,120	(32,798)	5,290
Comprehensive income (loss)	(9,884)	9,464	1,911	30,626
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,105	3,703	5,939	4,116
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ (10,989)	$ 5,761	$ (4,028)	$ 26,510