Gaia (GAIA) 10-Q 9 May 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	6-May-14	6-May-14
		Class A Common Stock	Class B Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-14	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'	'
Trading Symbol	'GAIA	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'GAIAM, INC	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001089872	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	18,662,761	5,400,000

Condensed_consolidated_balance

Condensed consolidated balance sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash	$29,545	$32,229
Accounts receivable, net	23,832	31,399
Inventory, less allowances	19,886	20,275
Deferred advertising costs	583	311
Advances	620	1,078
Other current assets	8,491	8,081
Current assets of discontinued operations	900	1,879
Total current assets	83,857	95,252
Property and equipment, net	22,648	22,540
Media library, net	5,578	5,211
Goodwill	13,999	13,999
Other intangibles, net	858	1,155
Other assets	2,240	1,835
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations	10	10
Total assets	129,190	140,002
Current liabilities:	'	'
Accounts payable	8,440	11,697
Accrued liabilities	15,092	17,503
Participations payable	632	3,916
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	831	1,596
Total current liabilities	24,995	34,712
Commitments and contingencies	'	'
Gaiam, Inc. shareholders' equity:	'	'
Additional paid-in capital	168,609	167,875
Accumulated other comprehensive income (expense)	194	-33
Accumulated deficit	-68,547	-66,413
Total Gaiam, Inc. shareholders' equity	100,259	101,432
Noncontrolling interest	3,936	3,858
Total equity	104,195	105,290
Total liabilities and equity	129,190	140,002
Class A Common Stock	'	'
Gaiam, Inc. shareholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock	2	2
Class B Common Stock	'	'
Gaiam, Inc. shareholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock	$1	$1

Condensed_consolidated_balance1

Condensed consolidated balance sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Class A Common Stock	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	18,638,448	18,595,121
Common stock, shares outstanding	18,638,448	18,595,121
Class B Common Stock	'	'
Common stock, par value	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	5,400,000	5,400,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	5,400,000	5,400,000

Condensed_consolidated_stateme

Condensed consolidated statements of operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net revenue	$37,611	$36,679
Cost of goods sold	20,591	20,929
Gross profit	17,020	15,750
Expenses:	'	'
Selling and operating	16,408	15,382
Corporate, general and administration	3,090	2,921
Other general income and expense	'	603
Total expenses	19,498	18,906
Loss from operations	-2,478	-3,156
Interest and other income (expense)	38	-31
Gain on sale of investment	438	'
Loss before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	-2,002	-3,187
Income tax expense (benefit)	96	-984
Net loss from continuing operations	-2,098	-2,203
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	26	1,981
Net loss	-2,072	-222
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest	-62	-54
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	($2,134)	($276)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders-basic:	'	'
From continuing operations	($0.09)	($0.10)
From discontinued operations	$0	$0.09
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	($0.09)	($0.01)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders-diluted:	'	'
From continuing operations	($0.09)	($0.10)
From discontinued operations	$0	$0.09
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	($0.09)	($0.01)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:	'	'
Basic	24,006	22,732
Diluted	24,006	22,732

Condensed_consolidated_stateme1

Condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net loss	($2,072)	($222)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'
Foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of tax	27	2
Unrealized gain on equity security, net of tax	232	'
Comprehensive loss	-1,813	-220
Less: comprehensive (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest	-16	-55
Comprehensive loss	($1,829)	($275)

Condensed_consolidated_stateme2

Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Operating activities	'	'
Net loss	($2,072)	($222)
Income from discontinued operations	-26	-1,981
Loss from continuing operations	-2,098	-2,203
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation	512	553
Amortization	518	386
Share-based compensation expense	583	194
Deferred and stock option income tax expense (benefit)	-43	91
(Gain) loss on translation of foreign currency	-28	42
Gain on investment	-438	'
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	7,598	3,074
Inventory, net	399	2,272
Deferred advertising costs	-272	380
Advances	459	282
Other current assets	-647	-1,060
Accounts payable	-3,273	-1,958
Participations payable	-3,478	312
Accrued liabilities	-2,237	1,330
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities-continuing operations	-2,445	3,695
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities-discontinued operations	239	2,501
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-2,206	6,196
Investing activities	'	'
Proceeds from sale of investment	438	'
Purchase of property, equipment and media rights	-1,208	-652
Purchase of businesses, net of acquired cash	'	-321
Net cash used in investing activities-continuing operations	-770	-973
Net cash used in investing activities-discontinued operations	'	-26
Net cash used in investing activities	-770	-999
Financing activities	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of stock	193	'
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities-continuing operations	193	'
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities-discontinued operations	'	-7,903
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	193	-7,903
Effect of exchange rates on cash	99	-40
Net change in cash	-2,684	-2,746
Cash at beginning of period	32,229	9,858
Cash at end of period	29,545	7,112
Supplemental cash flow information	'	'
Income taxes paid	147	33
Interest paid	$13	$164

Organization_Nature_of_Operati

Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation	'
	1. Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation
	References in this report to “we”, “us”, “our” or “Gaiam” refer to Gaiam, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless we indicate otherwise. We are a lifestyle media company providing a broad selection of information, media, products and services to customers who value personal development, wellness, ecological lifestyles, responsible media and conscious community. We were incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado on July 7, 1988.
	We have prepared the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP, and they include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
	The unaudited condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods disclosed in this report are not necessarily indicative of future financial results.
	Discontinued Operations
	During 2013, we sold our non-branded entertainment media distribution operation and discontinued our DRTV operations. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities, operating results, and cash flows for these businesses are presented as discontinued operations separate from our continuing operations, for all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements and footnotes, unless indicated otherwise.

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies	'
	2. Significant Accounting Policies
	No changes were made to our significant accounting policies during the three months ended March 31, 2014.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In April of 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. The amendments in the ASU change the criteria for reporting discontinued operations and expand the related disclosures. Under the new guidance, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations are presented as discontinued operations. The new guidance also requires disclosure of the pre-tax income attributable to a disposal of a significant part of an organization that does not qualify for discontinued operations reporting. The amendments in the ASU are effective in the first quarter of 2015 for public organizations with calendar year ends. The Company has not determined the impact the new ASU will have on reported financial position or results of operations.
	Use of Estimates and Reclassifications
	The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and disclosures. Although we base these estimates on our best knowledge of current events and actions that we may undertake in the future, actual results may be different from the estimates. We have made certain reclassifications to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentations.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions	'
	3. Related Party Transactions
	During 2013, we sold the majority of our investment in Real Goods Solar, Inc. (“RSOL”) for total net proceeds of approximately $25 million. Following the sale of the first portion in May 2013, our voting ownership percentage declined to below 20% and our Chairman resigned as Chairman of RSOL’s board and, thus, we no longer had significant influence over Real Goods Solar. Therefore, we changed our accounting for our investment in RSOL from the equity to cost method. Due to this accounting method change, we no longer report our portion of RSOL’s net income or loss each period.

Equity

Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Equity	'
	4. Equity
	During the first three months of 2014, we issued 4,827 shares of our Class A common stock under our 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan to our independent directors, in lieu of cash compensation, for services rendered in 2014. We valued the shares issued to our independent directors at estimated fair value based on the closing price of our shares on the date the shares were issued, which by policy is the last trading day of each quarter in which the services were rendered.
	The following is a reconciliation from December 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014 of the carrying amount of total equity, equity attributable to Gaiam, Inc., and equity attributable to the noncontrolling interest.
								Gaiam, Inc. Shareholders
	(in thousands)	Total			Comprehensive			Accumulated			Accumulated			Class A		Paid-in		Noncontrolling
					Loss			Deficit			Other			and Class B		Capital		Interest
											Comprehensive			Common
											Income			Stock
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	105,290					$	(66,413	)	$	(33	)	$	3	$	167,875	$	3,858
	Issuance of Gaiam, Inc. common stock and share-based compensation		734						—			—			—		734		—
	Comprehensive loss:
	Net income (loss)		(2,072	)		(2,072	)		(2,134	)		—			—		—		62
	Unrealized gains on investment, net of tax of $128		232			232			—			232			—		—		—
	Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $4		11			11			—			-5			—		—		16
	Comprehensive loss		(1,829	)	$	(1,829	)
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	104,195					$	(68,547	)	$	194		$	3	$	168,609	$	3,936

Comprehensive_Loss

Comprehensive Loss	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Comprehensive Loss	'
	5. Comprehensive Loss
	The tax effects allocated to our other comprehensive income component, foreign currency translation, were as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	(in thousands)	2014			2013
	Before-tax amount	$	15		$	3
	Tax benefit		(4	)		(1	)
	Net-of-tax amount	$	11		$	2

ShareBased_Payments

Share-Based Payments	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Share-Based Payments	'
	6. Share-Based Payments
	During the first quarter of 2014, we granted 100,000 new options under our 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plans and extended the term of certain options granted to a member of our executive team for an additional year. Total share-based compensation expense recognized was $0.6 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and is reported in corporate, general and administration expenses on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Net_Loss_Per_Share_Attributabl

Net Loss Per Share Attributable To Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Net Loss Per Share Attributable To Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders	'
	7. Net Loss Per Share Attributable To Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders
	Basic net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders excludes any dilutive effects of options. We compute basic net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. We compute diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders using the weighted average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding during the period. We excluded common stock equivalents of 888,000 and 1,518,000 from the computation of diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, because their effect was antidilutive.
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	(in thousands, except per share data)	2014			2013
	Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders:
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(2,160	)	$	(2,257	)
	Income from discontinued operations		26			1,981
	Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(2,134	)	$	(276	)
	Weighted average shares for basic net loss per share		24,006			22,732
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Weighted average of common stock and stock options		—			—
	Weighted average shares for diluted net loss per share		24,006			22,732
	Net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders—basic:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.10	)
	Income from discontinued operations		0			0.09
	Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.01	)
	Net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders—diluted:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.10	)
	Income from discontinued operations		0			0.09
	Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.01	)

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Taxes	'
	8. Income Taxes
	Periodically, we perform assessments of the realization of our net deferred tax assets considering all available evidence, both positive and negative. A significant piece of evidence evaluated was the cumulative loss incurred over the three-year period ended December 31, 2013. Such objective evidence limits the ability to consider other subjective evidence such as our projections for future growth. On the basis of this assessment, we recorded a charge of $23.2 million to income tax expense to record a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2013. For the quarter ended March 31, 2014, we continued to provide a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets generated during the quarter. As income is generated in future periods, the Company expects to reverse the valuation allowance as utilization of the deferred tax assets occurs.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Segment Information	'
	9. Segment Information
	We manage our company and aggregate our operational and financial information in accordance with two reportable segments. The direct to consumer segment contains direct response marketing program, catalog, Internet, retail store and subscription channels; and the business segment comprises retailer, media distribution, and corporate account channels.
	Although we are able to track sales by channel, the management, allocation of resources, and analysis and reporting of expenses are presented on a combined basis, at the reportable segment level. Contribution margin is defined as net revenue less cost of goods sold and total operating expenses.
	Financial information for our segments is as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	(in thousands)	2014			2013
	Net revenue:
	Direct to consumer	$	13,165		$	11,271
	Business		24,446			25,408
	Consolidated net revenue		37,611			36,679
	Contribution income (loss):
	Direct to consumer		(4,839	)		(5,170	)
	Business		2,361			2,014
	Consolidated contribution income (loss)		(2,478	)		(3,156	)
	Reconciliation of contribution income (loss) to net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.:
	Interest and other income (expense)		38			(31	)
	Gain on sale of investment		438			—
	Income tax expense (benefit)		96			(984	)
	Income from discontinued operations		26			1,981
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(62	)		(54	)
	Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(2,134	)	$	(276	)

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations	'
	10. Discontinued Operations
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, we consummated the sale of GVE Newco, LLC (“GVE”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours representing our non-branded entertainment media business and discontinued our DRTV operations. In connection with these discontinued operations, we recognized certain exit activity and asset impairment charges. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities, operating results, and cash flows for these businesses are presented as discontinued operations in our financial statements and footnotes presented herein.
	The income from discontinued operations amounts as reported on our consolidated statements of operations were comprised of the following amounts:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	(in thousands)	2014		2013
	Net revenue	$	2,254	$	19,954
	Income from operations before income taxes		26		3,307
	Income tax expense		—		1,129
	Income from operations of discontinued operations	$	26	$	1,981

Equity_Tables

Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Summary of Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Total Equity	'
	The following is a reconciliation from December 31, 2013 to March 31, 2014 of the carrying amount of total equity, equity attributable to Gaiam, Inc., and equity attributable to the noncontrolling interest.
								Gaiam, Inc. Shareholders
	(in thousands)	Total			Comprehensive			Accumulated			Accumulated			Class A		Paid-in		Noncontrolling
					Loss			Deficit			Other			and Class B		Capital		Interest
											Comprehensive			Common
											Income			Stock
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	105,290					$	(66,413	)	$	(33	)	$	3	$	167,875	$	3,858
	Issuance of Gaiam, Inc. common stock and share-based compensation		734						—			—			—		734		—
	Comprehensive loss:
	Net income (loss)		(2,072	)		(2,072	)		(2,134	)		—			—		—		62
	Unrealized gains on investment, net of tax of $128		232			232			—			232			—		—		—
	Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $4		11			11			—			-5			—		—		16
	Comprehensive loss		(1,829	)	$	(1,829	)
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	104,195					$	(68,547	)	$	194		$	3	$	168,609	$	3,936

Comprehensive_Loss_Tables

Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Tax Effects Allocated to Other Comprehensive Income Component, Foreign Currency Translation	'
	The tax effects allocated to our other comprehensive income component, foreign currency translation, were as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	(in thousands)	2014			2013
	Before-tax amount	$	15		$	3
	Tax benefit		(4	)		(1	)
	Net-of-tax amount	$	11		$	2

Net_Loss_Per_Share_Attributabl1

Net Loss Per Share Attributable To Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	(in thousands, except per share data)	2014			2013
	Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders:
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(2,160	)	$	(2,257	)
	Income from discontinued operations		26			1,981
	Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(2,134	)	$	(276	)
	Weighted average shares for basic net loss per share		24,006			22,732
	Effect of dilutive securities:
	Weighted average of common stock and stock options		—			—
	Weighted average shares for diluted net loss per share		24,006			22,732
	Net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders—basic:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.10	)
	Income from discontinued operations		0			0.09
	Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.01	)
	Net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders—diluted:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.10	)
	Income from discontinued operations		0			0.09
	Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.01	)

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Financial Information for Segments	'
	Financial information for our segments is as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	(in thousands)	2014			2013
	Net revenue:
	Direct to consumer	$	13,165		$	11,271
	Business		24,446			25,408
	Consolidated net revenue		37,611			36,679
	Contribution income (loss):
	Direct to consumer		(4,839	)		(5,170	)
	Business		2,361			2,014
	Consolidated contribution income (loss)		(2,478	)		(3,156	)
	Reconciliation of contribution income (loss) to net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.:
	Interest and other income (expense)		38			(31	)
	Gain on sale of investment		438			—
	Income tax expense (benefit)		96			(984	)
	Income from discontinued operations		26			1,981
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(62	)		(54	)
	Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(2,134	)	$	(276	)

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Income from Discontinued Operations Amounts as Reported on Consolidated Statements of Operations	'
	The income from discontinued operations amounts as reported on our consolidated statements of operations were comprised of the following amounts:
		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
	(in thousands)	2014		2013
	Net revenue	$	2,254	$	19,954
	Income from operations before income taxes		26		3,307
	Income tax expense		—		1,129
	Income from operations of discontinued operations	$	26	$	1,981

Related_Party_Transactions_Add

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
Gain from sale of investment	438	'
Real Goods Solar | Class A Common Stock	'	'
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]	'	'
Gain from sale of investment	'	$25,000
Common stock , Voting percentage	20.00%	'

Equity_Additional_Information_

Equity - Additional Information (Detail) (Long-Term Incentive Plan 2009)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Long-Term Incentive Plan 2009	'
Equity [Line Items]	'
Issuance of shares for compensation	4,827

Summary_of_Reconciliation_of_C

Summary of Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Total Equity (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended							3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
			Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	Class A and Class B Common Stock	Class A and Class B Common Stock	Paid-in Capital	Noncontrolling Interest
Equity [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning Balance	$105,290	'	'	($66,413)	($33)	$3	$3	$167,875	$3,858
Issuance of Gaiam, Inc. common stock and share-based compensation	734	'	'	'	'	'	'	734	'
Comprehensive loss:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss)	-2,072	-222	-2,072	-2,134	'	'	'	'	62
Unrealized gains on investment, net of tax of $128	232	'	232	'	232	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $4	11	'	11	'	-5	'	'	'	16
Comprehensive loss	-1,829	-275	-1,829	'	'	'	'	'	'
Ending Balance	$104,195	'	'	($68,547)	$194	$3	$3	$168,609	$3,936

Summary_of_Reconciliation_of_C1

Summary of Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Total Equity (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014
Equity [Line Items]	'
Unrealized gains on investment, tax	$128
Foreign currency translation adjustment, taxes	$4

Tax_Effects_Allocated_to_Other

Tax Effects Allocated to Other Comprehensive Income Component, Foreign Currency Translation (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Before-tax amount	$15	$3
Tax benefit	-4	-1
Net-of-tax amount	$11	$2

ShareBased_Payments_Additional

Share-Based Payments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Total share-based compensation expense	$583	$194
Long-Term Incentive Plan 2009	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'
Stock options granted under long-term incentive plan	100,000	'

Net_Loss_Per_Share_Attributabl2

Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders - Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Common stock shares excluded from computation of dilutive earnings per share	888,000	1,518,000

Computation_of_Basic_and_Dilut

Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders:	'	'
Loss from continuing operations	($2,160)	($2,257)
Income from discontinued operations	26	1,981
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	($2,134)	($276)
Weighted average shares for basic net loss per share	24,006	22,732
Effect of dilutive securities:	'	'
Weighted average of common stock and stock options	'	'
Weighted average shares for diluted net loss per share	24,006	22,732
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders-basic:	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations	($0.09)	($0.10)
Income from discontinued operations	$0	$0.09
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	($0.09)	($0.01)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders-diluted:	'	'
Income (loss) from continuing operations	($0.09)	($0.10)
Income from discontinued operations	$0	$0.09
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	($0.09)	($0.01)

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]	'
Amount of income tax expense recorded against deferred tax assets valuation allowance	$23.20

Financial_Information_for_Segm

Financial Information for Segments (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net revenue	$37,611	$36,679
Contribution loss	-2,478	-3,156
Reconciliation of contribution income (loss) to net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.:	'	'
Interest and other income (expense)	38	-31
Gain on sale of investment	438	'
Income tax expense (benefit)	96	-984
Income from discontinued operations	26	1,981
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	-62	-54
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	-2,134	-276
Direct to consumer	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net revenue	13,165	11,271
Contribution loss	-4,839	-5,170
Business	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'
Net revenue	24,446	25,408
Contribution loss	$2,361	$2,014

Income_from_Discontinued_Opera

Income from Discontinued Operations Amounts as Reported on Consolidated Statements of Operations (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'
Net revenue	$2,254	$19,954
Income from operations before income taxes	26	3,307
Income tax expense	'	1,129
Income from operations of discontinued operations	$26	$1,981