Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 01, 2015		Nov. 02, 2014		Nov. 03, 2013
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 56,859	[1]	$ 32,035	[2],[3]	$ 19,576
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of $0:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(40,154)		(5,916)		9,805
Amortization of cash flow hedge	128		128		128
Other	(381)		(41)		54
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(40,407)		(5,829)		9,987
Comprehensive income	16,452		26,206		29,563
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	4,174		5,238		858
Comprehensive income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 12,278		$ 20,968		$ 28,705

[1] Includes expenses of $0.9 million of financing expenses related to the exchange of $57.5 million 3.25% convertible senior notes.

[2] Includes expenses of $2.5 million, net of tax, related to the acquisition of DPTT.

[3] Includes non-cash gain of $16.4 million, net of tax, related to the acquisition of DPTT.