Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2022	Aug. 01, 2021	Jul. 31, 2022	Aug. 01, 2021
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 49,224	$ 24,355	$ 123,978	$ 50,185
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax of $0:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(22,136)	(10,482)	(76,086)	11,584
Other	61	37	229	58
Net other comprehensive (loss) income	(22,075)	(10,445)	(75,857)	11,642
Comprehensive income	27,149	13,910	48,121	61,827
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	13,809	7,144	27,775	19,265
Comprehensive income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 13,340	$ 6,766	$ 20,346	$ 42,562