Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2023	May 01, 2022	Apr. 30, 2023	May 01, 2022
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 59,273	$ 43,029	$ 88,223	$ 74,755
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax of $0:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(39,813)	(44,118)	50,707	(53,949)
Other	66	129	11	166
Net other comprehensive (loss) income	(39,747)	(43,989)	50,718	(53,783)
Comprehensive income (loss)	19,526	(960)	138,941	20,972
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	14,682	5,092	46,075	13,966
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 4,844	$ (6,052)	$ 92,866	$ 7,006