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NET INCOME PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Nov. 01, 2014
Oct. 26, 2013
Nov. 01, 2014
Oct. 26, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]        
Numerator - net income attributable to Methode Electronics, Inc. $ 26.0 $ 19.8 $ 47.4 $ 33.5
Denominator for basic net income per share - weighted average shares 38,694,583 37,718,643 38,571,015 37,635,238
Dilutive potential common shares 821,853 767,727 467,632 712,802
Denominator for diluted net income per share - adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions 39,516,436 38,486,370 39,038,647 38,348,040
Net income per share - basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.67 $ 0.52 $ 1.23 $ 0.89
Net income per share - diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.66 $ 0.51 $ 1.21 $ 0.87
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   158,500  
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   700,000