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NET INCOME PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Oct. 26, 2013
Oct. 27, 2012
Oct. 26, 2013
Oct. 27, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]        
Numerator - net income attributable to Methode Electronics, Inc. $ 19,802 $ 23,363 $ 33,413 $ 27,251
Denominator for basic net income per share - weighted average shares 37,718,643 37,413,490 37,635,238 37,402,660
Dilutive potential common shares 767,727 562,069 712,802 518,072
Denominator for diluted net income per share - adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions 38,486,370 37,975,559 38,348,040 37,920,732
Net income per share - basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.52 $ 0.62 $ 0.89 $ 0.73
Net income per share - diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.51 $ 0.62 $ 0.87 $ 0.72
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 383,185   511,185  
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