Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 121,914	$ 71,556
Marketable securities	169,495	199,128
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0	15,540	17,257
Deferred income taxes	188	188
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	6,317	3,482
Total current assets	313,454	291,611
Property and equipment, net	75,868	77,768
Goodwill	59,164	53,093
Intangible assets, net	33,271	39,887
Other investments	25,849	1,021
Investments in equity method investees	8,984	0
Deferred income taxes	1,696	1,696
Other long-term assets	1,785	1,419
Total assets	520,071	466,495
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	3,177	4,282
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	7,822	6,103
Current portion of long-term debt	10,000	4,000
Current portion of capital lease obligations	413	413
3/4% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2023	346	346
Total current liabilities	21,758	15,144
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion	670	984
Long-term debt, net of current portion	57,500	9,000
Deferred income taxes	448	33
Other long-term liabilities	10,281	9,372
Total liabilities	90,657	34,533
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	14	14
Additional paid-in capital	274,765	272,786
Accumulated other comprehensive income	5,320	946
Retained earnings	206,623	199,772
Treasury stock, at cost (2013 - 2,093 shares; 2012 - 1,458 shares)	(59,433)	(41,617)
Total Steel Excel Inc. stockholders' equity	427,289	431,901
Non-controlling interest	2,125	61
Total stockholders' equity	429,414	431,962
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 520,071	$ 466,495