Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 29, 2012	Oct. 30, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 201,800	$ 189,928
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,890 in 2012 and $4,055 in 2011	84,092	85,540
Inventories	21,626	22,100
Deferred income taxes	622	609
Other current assets	7,515	7,030
Total current assets	315,655	305,207
Property, plant and equipment, net	359,814	368,680
Investment in joint venture	80,365	79,984
Intangible assets, net	41,194	42,462
Deferred income taxes	11,285	11,239
Other assets	11,378	10,282
Total assets	819,691	817,854
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term borrowings	5,529	5,583
Accounts payable	54,140	54,772
Accrued liabilities	35,498	35,546
Total current liabilities	95,167	95,901
Long-term borrowings	151,257	152,577
Deferred income taxes	736	737
Other liabilities	8,085	8,883
Total liabilities	255,245	258,098
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 2,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000 shares authorized, 60,015 shares issued and outstanding at January 29, 2012 and 59,651 at October 30, 2011	600	597
Additional paid-in capital	488,674	486,674
Retained earnings	17,873	13,605
Accumulated other comprehensive income	8,773	10,171
Total Photronics, Inc. shareholders' equity	515,920	511,047
Noncontrolling interests	48,526	48,709
Total equity	564,446	559,756
Total liabilities and equity	$ 819,691	$ 817,854