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NET INCOME PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2014
Jan. 26, 2013
Feb. 01, 2014
Jan. 26, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]        
Numerator - net income attributable to Methode Electronics, Inc. $ 14,598 $ 3,325 $ 48,010 $ 30,576
Denominator for basic net income per share - weighted average shares 38,051,772 37,413,490 37,780,506 37,406,270
Dilutive potential common shares 422,357 581,802 342,686 531,624
Denominator for diluted net income per share - adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions 38,474,129 37,995,292 38,123,192 37,937,894
Net income per share - basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.38 $ 0.09 $ 1.27 $ 0.82
Net income per share - diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.38 $ 0.09 $ 1.26 $ 0.81
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