Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2013		Oct. 28, 2012		Oct. 30, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 19,576	[1]	$ 29,855	[2],[3],[4],[5]	$ 20,208
Other comprehensive income, net of tax of $0:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	9,805		7,188		3,267
Amortization of cash flow hedge	128		128		128
Other	54		(109)		(35)
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	9,987		7,207		3,360
Comprehensive income	29,563		37,062		23,568
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	858		3,387		4,196
Comprehensive income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 28,705		$ 33,675		$ 19,372

[1] Includes transaction expenses of $0.8 million, net of tax, in connection with the pending joint venture with DNP Photomask Technology Co., Ltd.

[2] Includes consolidation and restructuring charges of $0.2 million, net of tax, in connection with the discontinuance of manufacturing operations at the Company’s Singapore facility.

[3] Includes consolidation and restructuring charges of $0.1 million, net of tax, in connection with the discontinuance of manufacturing operations at the Company’s Singapore facility.

[4] Includes consolidation and restructuring charges of $1.1 million, net of tax, in connection with the discontinuance of manufacturing operations at the Company’s Singapore facility.

[5] Includes non-cash gain of $0.1 million, net of tax, in connection with subsequent measurement at fair value of warrants issued to purchase the Company’s stock.