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Summary of Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 27, 2013
Jan. 26, 2013
Oct. 27, 2012
Jul. 28, 2012
Apr. 28, 2012
Jan. 28, 2012
Oct. 29, 2011
Jul. 30, 2011
Apr. 30, 2011
Jan. 29, 2011
Oct. 30, 2010
Jul. 31, 2010
Apr. 27, 2013
Apr. 28, 2012
Apr. 30, 2011
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]                              
Net sales $ 148,359 $ 122,982 $ 129,758 $ 118,737 $ 126,401 $ 112,000 $ 115,890 $ 110,804         $ 519,836 $ 465,095 $ 428,215
Gross profit 27,845 20,033 22,292 21,466 22,962 19,254 20,918 19,980         91,636 83,114 89,173
Net income attributable to Methode Electronics, Inc. 10,161 3,325 23,363 3,889 5,769 809 311 1,494         40,738 8,383 19,500
Net income per basic common share $ 0.28 $ 0.09 $ 0.62 $ 0.10                 $ 1.09 $ 0.22 $ 0.53
Net income per diluted common share $ 0.27 $ 0.09 $ 0.62 $ 0.10                 $ 1.08 $ 0.22 $ 0.52
Net income per basic and diluted common share         $ 0.15 $ 0.02 $ 0.01 $ 0.04              
Pre-tax income from settlement     20,000             2,068     20,000 0 0
Goodwill impairment charge 4,326                       4,326 0 0
Pre-tax legal fees         940 530 1,185 1,047 1,247 1,123 924 1,474      
Pre-tax (charge)/reversal for litigation                   1,766 (3,834)        
After tax gain on the sale of a business                 $ 655