Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2023	Oct. 31, 2022	Oct. 31, 2021
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 199,634	$ 179,242	$ 78,816
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of $0:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	5,615	(151,209)	8,478
Other	(3)	423	(69)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	5,612	(150,786)	8,409
Comprehensive income	205,246	28,456	87,225
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	70,039	28,697	29,163
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 135,207	$ (241)	$ 58,062