Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 02, 2014	Nov. 03, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 192,929	$ 215,615
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $3,078 in 2014 and $3,541 in 2013	94,515	73,357
Inventories	22,478	18,849
Deferred income taxes	7,223	1,082
Other current assets	19,347	9,563
Total current assets	336,492	318,466
Property, plant and equipment, net	550,069	422,740
Investment in joint venture	93,122	93,124
Intangible assets, net	30,294	34,080
Deferred income taxes	11,036	12,455
Other assets	8,170	5,064
Total assets	1,029,183	885,929
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term borrowings	10,381	11,818
Accounts payable	77,779	59,210
Payables - related parties	8,716	9,211
Accrued liabilities	42,241	24,348
Total current liabilities	139,117	104,587
Long-term borrowings	131,805	182,203
Deferred income taxes	3,045	1,007
Other liabilities	15,722	10,301
Total liabilities	289,689	298,098
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, 65,930 shares issued and outstanding at November 2, 2014, and 61,083 shares issued and outstanding at November 3, 2013	659	611
Additional paid-in capital	520,182	498,861
Retained earnings	85,435	59,439
Accumulated other comprehensive income	21,774	26,403
Total Photronics, Inc. shareholders' equity	628,050	585,314
Noncontrolling interests	111,444	2,517
Total equity	739,494	587,831
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,029,183	$ 885,929