Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 60,285	$ 73,602
Marketable securities	198,965	178,485
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0	25,055	24,864
Deferred income taxes	15	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	6,647	4,979
Current assets of discontinued operations	31	31
Total current assets	290,998	281,961
Property and equipment, net	106,204	106,476
Goodwill	68,139	68,139
Intangible assets, net	42,257	44,388
Other investments	28,826	25,844
Investments in equity method investees	6,906	8,339
Deferred income taxes	3,732	1,556
Other long-term assets	1,647	1,754
Total assets	548,709	538,457
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	3,640	4,754
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	13,068	7,526
Current portion of long-term debt	13,214	13,214
Current portion of capital lease obligations	412	412
3/4% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2023	0	346
Deferred income taxes	3,838	3,612
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	987	987
Total current liabilities	35,159	30,851
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion	471	572
Long-term debt, net of current portion	75,982	79,286
Deferred income taxes	2,043	0
Other long-term liabilities	3,823	3,813
Total liabilities	117,478	114,522
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock	15	14
Additional paid-in capital	275,442	274,826
Accumulated other comprehensive income	10,507	6,516
Retained earnings	218,358	213,967
Treasury stock, at cost (2014 - 2,550 shares; 2013 - 2,503 shares)	(72,378)	(71,001)
Total Steel Excel Inc. stockholders' equity	431,944	424,322
Non-controlling interest	(713)	(387)
Total stockholders' equity	431,231	423,935
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 548,709	$ 538,457