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NET INCOME PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Aug. 02, 2014
Jul. 27, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]    
Numerator - net income attributable to Methode Electronics, Inc. $ 21.4 $ 13.6
Denominator for basic net income per share - weighted average shares 38,464,558 37,552,740
Dilutive potential common shares 183,646 698,572
Denominator for diluted net income per share - adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions 38,648,204 38,251,312
Net income per share - basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.56 $ 0.36
Net income per share - diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.55 $ 0.36
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 158,500 162,500
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