Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 30, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 4,799	$ 11,453	$ 10,793	$ 49,106
Other comprehensive income, net of tax of $0:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	4,442	5,051	22,116	7,787
Amortization of cash flow hedge	32	32	96	96
Net other comprehensive income	4,474	5,083	22,212	7,883
Comprehensive income	9,273	16,536	33,005	56,989
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	594	4,538	8,740	10,408
Comprehensive income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 8,679	$ 11,998	$ 24,265	$ 46,581