Note 3 - Acquisitions (Detail) - Pro Forma Financial Information: (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net revenues	$ 123,876	$ 82,755
Income from continuing operations, net of taxes	24,997	8,347
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes	(1,935)	6,275
Net income attributable to Steel Excel Inc.	$ 23,511	$ 14,712

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

-Topic 805

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

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

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