Document and Entity Information
Jul. 01, 2020
DEI [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name Shiloh Industries, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key 0000904979
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 01, 2020
Amendment Flag false
Entity Tax Identification Number 51-0347683
Entity File Number 0-21964
Entity Address, Address Line One 880 Steel Drive
Entity Address, City or Town Valley City
Entity Address, State or Province OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 44280
City Area Code 330
Local Phone Number 558-2600
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Trading Symbol SHLO
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false