Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2017	May 01, 2016	Apr. 30, 2017	May 01, 2016
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 1,484	$ 14,153	$ 5,994	$ 37,653
Other comprehensive income, net of tax of $0:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	18,308	23,811	17,675	2,735
Amortization of cash flow hedge	32	32	64	64
Net other comprehensive income	18,340	23,843	17,739	2,799
Comprehensive income	19,824	37,996	23,733	40,452
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	4,326	6,983	8,147	5,870
Comprehensive income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 15,498	$ 31,013	$ 15,586	$ 34,582