XML 16 R46.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v2.4.0.8
SUBSIDIARY SHARE REPURCHASE (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 02, 2014
Jan. 27, 2013
Nov. 03, 2013
Oct. 28, 2012
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]        
Payment to minority shareholders $ 0 $ 4,190    
Effect of the change in the entity's ownership interest in PSMC [Abstract]        
Net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders 1,993 2,323    
Change from net income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders and transfer from noncontrolling interest 2,018 2,875    
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
       
Effect of the change in the entity's ownership interest in PSMC [Abstract]        
Increase (decrease) in Photronics, Inc.'s additional paid-in capital and accumulated other comprehensive income 36 579    
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
       
Effect of the change in the entity's ownership interest in PSMC [Abstract]        
Increase (decrease) in Photronics, Inc.'s additional paid-in capital and accumulated other comprehensive income (11) (27)    
PSMC [Member]
       
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]        
Subsidiary shares acquired (in shares) 3.0 9.2 51.4  
Payment to minority shareholders $ 1,700 $ 4,200 $ 28,100  
Ownership percentage in PSMC (in hundredths) 100.00% 75.11% 98.63% 72.09%