Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2018		Oct. 29, 2017		Oct. 30, 2016
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 61,236	[1]	$ 21,289	[1]	$ 55,676
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(16,672)		19,799		6,334
Amortization of cash flow hedge	48		129		129
Other	101		478		(589)
Net other comprehensive (loss) income	(16,523)		20,406		5,874
Comprehensive income	44,713		41,695		61,550
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	14,515		14,003		12,448
Comprehensive income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 30,198		$ 27,692		$ 49,102

[1] Includes $0.6 million gain on sale of assets.