Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 03, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 215,615	$ 218,043
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,541 in 2013 and $3,902 in 2012	73,357	75,685
Inventories	18,849	17,702
Deferred income taxes	1,082	1,199
Other current assets	9,563	7,165
Total current assets	318,466	319,794
Property, plant and equipment, net	422,740	380,808
Investment in joint venture	93,124	93,252
Intangible assets, net	34,080	37,384
Deferred income taxes	12,455	11,395
Other assets	5,064	6,601
Total assets	885,929	849,234
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term borrowings	11,818	7,781
Accounts payable	59,210	42,235
Payables - related parties	9,211	10,796
Accrued liabilities	24,348	24,701
Total current liabilities	104,587	85,513
Long-term borrowings	182,203	168,956
Deferred income taxes	1,007	661
Other liabilities	10,301	8,103
Total liabilities	298,098	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, 61,083 shares issued and outstanding at November 3, 2013, and 60,213 shares issued and outstanding at October 28, 2012	611	602
Additional paid-in capital	498,861	493,411
Retained earnings	59,439	41,473
Accumulated other comprehensive income	26,403	15,900
Total Photronics, Inc. shareholders' equity	585,314	551,386
Noncontrolling interests	2,517	34,615
Total equity	587,831	586,001
Total liabilities and equity	$ 885,929	$ 849,234