Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 29, 2012	Oct. 30, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 197,295	$ 189,928
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,836 in 2012 and $4,055 in 2011	82,522	85,540
Inventories	22,743	22,100
Deferred income taxes	616	609
Other current assets	7,578	7,030
Total current assets	310,754	305,207
Property, plant and equipment, net	384,792	368,680
Investment in joint venture	93,271	79,984
Intangible assets, net	38,661	42,462
Deferred income taxes	11,749	11,239
Other assets	8,463	10,282
Total assets	847,690	817,854
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term borrowings	7,470	5,583
Accounts payable	64,169	54,772
Accrued liabilities	26,799	35,546
Total current liabilities	98,438	95,901
Long-term borrowings	170,989	152,577
Deferred income taxes	684	737
Other liabilities	7,612	8,883
Total liabilities	277,723	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, 60,137 shares issued and outstanding at July 29, 2012 and 59,651 at October 30, 2011	601	597
Additional paid-in capital	491,731	486,674
Retained earnings	37,640	13,605
Accumulated other comprehensive income	2,408	10,171
Total Photronics, Inc. shareholders' equity	532,380	511,047
Noncontrolling interests	37,587	48,709
Total equity	569,967	559,756
Total liabilities and equity	$ 847,690	$ 817,854