Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2016	Feb. 01, 2015
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited) [Abstract]
Net income	$ 23,501	$ 7,142
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of $0:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(21,076)	(20,074)
Amortization of cash flow hedge	32	32
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(21,044)	(20,042)
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,457	(12,900)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,113	558
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 3,570	$ (12,342)