Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 27, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 217,771	$ 218,043
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,513 in 2013 and $3,902 in 2012	74,291	75,685
Inventories	18,964	17,702
Other current assets	11,414	8,364
Total current assets	322,440	319,794
Property, plant and equipment, net	395,895	380,808
Investment in joint venture	93,086	93,252
Intangible assets, net	36,153	37,384
Deferred income taxes	11,628	11,395
Other assets	8,296	6,601
Total assets	867,498	849,234
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term borrowings	7,645	7,781
Accounts payable	65,568	53,031
Accrued liabilities	23,647	24,701
Total current liabilities	96,860	85,513
Long-term borrowings	167,265	168,956
Other liabilities	9,532	8,764
Total liabilities	273,657	263,233
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, 60,362 shares issued and outstanding at January 27, 2013 and 60,213 shares issued and outstanding at October 28, 2012	603	602
Additional paid-in capital	494,985	493,411
Retained earnings	43,796	41,473
Accumulated other comprehensive income	23,812	15,900
Total Photronics, Inc. shareholders' equity	563,196	551,386
Noncontrolling interests	30,645	34,615
Total equity	593,841	586,001
Total liabilities and equity	$ 867,498	$ 849,234