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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Oct. 26, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012
Net income	$ 19,811	$ 23,292	$ 33,454	$ 27,119
Foreign currency translation adjustment	5,672	5,701	8,111	(1,236)
Comprehensive income	25,483	28,993	41,565	25,883
Less: Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	19	(63)	55	(136)
Comprehensive income attributable to Methode Electronics, Inc.	$ 25,464	$ 29,056	$ 41,510	$ 26,019

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