Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 98,142	$ 71,556
Marketable securities	160,518	199,128
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0	15,750	17,257
Deferred income taxes	188	188
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	6,456	3,482
Total current assets	281,054	291,611
Property and equipment, net	76,671	77,768
Goodwill	59,168	53,093
Intangible assets, net	35,256	39,887
Investment in associated company	3,920	0
Deferred income taxes	1,696	1,696
Other long-term assets	2,305	2,440
Total assets	460,070	466,495
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	2,522	4,282
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	10,924	6,103
Current portion of long-term debt	0	4,000
Current portion of capital lease obligations	413	413
3/4% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2023	346	346
Total current liabilities	14,205	15,144
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion	771	984
Long-term debt, net of current portion	0	9,000
Deferred income taxes	46	33
Other long-term liabilities	10,023	9,372
Total liabilities	25,045	34,533
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	13	13
Additional paid-in capital	274,463	272,787
Accumulated other comprehensive income	4,424	946
Retained earnings	204,153	199,772
Treasury stock, at cost (2013 - 1,785 shares; 2012 - 1,347 shares)	(50,464)	(41,617)
Total Steel Excel Inc. stockholders' equity	432,589	431,901
Non-controlling interest	2,436	61
Total stockholders' equity	435,025	431,962
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 460,070	$ 466,495