Acquisitions - Pro Forma Financial Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Pro Forma Financial Information [Abstract]
Net revenues	$ 96,961
Income from continuing operations, net of taxes	24,591
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	(1,986)
Net income attributable to Steel Excel Inc.	$ 23,185

The pro forma income from discontinued operations before changes in accounting and extraordinary items, net of tax effect, for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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The pro forma income from continuing operations before changes in accounting and extraordinary items, net of tax effect, for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-Subparagraph (h)(2)-(3)

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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period.

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