Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2019	Oct. 31, 2018		Oct. 29, 2017
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 40,491	$ 61,236	[1]	$ 21,289
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(2,877)	(16,672)		19,799
Amortization of cash flow hedge	0	48		129
Other	(74)	101		478
Net other comprehensive (loss) income	(2,951)	(16,523)		20,406
Comprehensive income	37,540	44,713		41,695
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	11,786	14,515		14,003
Comprehensive income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 25,754	$ 30,198		$ 27,692

[1] Includes $0.6 million gain on sale of assets.