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NET INCOME PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Jul. 27, 2013
Jul. 28, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]    
Numerator - net income attributable to Methode Electronics, Inc. $ 13,611 $ 3,889
Denominator for basic net income per share - weighted average shares 37,552,740 37,391,831
Dilutive potential common shares 698,572 502,042
Denominator for diluted net income per share - adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions 38,251,312 37,893,873
Net income per share - basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.36 $ 0.10
Net income per share - diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.36 $ 0.10
Stock options excluded because exercise price was greater than the average market price for the period
    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share 162,500 761,685
Stock options excluded because these shares are contingent on the Company's performance in fiscal 2015
    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share 700,000