Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 29, 2012	Oct. 30, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 191,960	$ 189,928
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,946 in 2012 and $4,055 in 2011	89,123	85,540
Inventories	20,453	22,100
Deferred income taxes	638	609
Other current assets	7,721	7,030
Total current assets	309,895	305,207
Property, plant and equipment, net	382,800	368,680
Investment in joint venture	85,831	79,984
Intangible assets, net	39,918	42,462
Deferred income taxes	11,687	11,239
Other assets	9,116	10,282
Total assets	839,247	817,854
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term borrowings	7,874	5,583
Accounts payable	55,485	54,772
Accrued liabilities	25,909	35,546
Total current liabilities	89,268	95,901
Long-term borrowings	172,312	152,577
Deferred income taxes	742	737
Other liabilities	8,047	8,883
Total liabilities	270,369	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, 60,106 shares issued and outstanding at April 29, 2012 and 59,651 at October 30, 2011	601	597
Additional paid-in capital	490,350	486,674
Retained earnings	26,691	13,605
Accumulated other comprehensive income	8,431	10,171
Total Photronics, Inc. shareholders' equity	526,073	511,047
Noncontrolling interests	42,805	48,709
Total equity	568,878	559,756
Total liabilities and equity	$ 839,247	$ 817,854