Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2020	Jan. 27, 2019
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) [Abstract]
Net income	$ 10,928	$ 7,768
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax of $0:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,564)	6,572
Other	17	19
Net other comprehensive (loss) income	(1,547)	6,591
Comprehensive income	9,381	14,359
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,818	3,783
Comprehensive income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 7,563	$ 10,576