Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021	Oct. 31, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 179,242	$ 78,816	$ 40,343
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax of $0:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(151,209)	8,478	36,381
Other	423	(69)	(390)
Net other comprehensive (loss) income	(150,786)	8,409	35,991
Comprehensive income	28,456	87,225	76,334
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	28,697	29,163	15,551
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ (241)	$ 58,062	$ 60,783