Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2021	Aug. 02, 2020	Aug. 01, 2021	Aug. 02, 2020
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 24,355	$ 12,864	$ 50,185	$ 31,764
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax of $0:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(10,482)	10,659	11,584	6,689
Other	37	4	58	23
Net other comprehensive (loss) income	(10,445)	10,663	11,642	6,712
Comprehensive income	13,910	23,527	61,827	38,476
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	7,144	3,979	19,265	8,539
Comprehensive income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 6,766	$ 19,548	$ 42,562	$ 29,937