Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
Sep. 30, 2015 |
Sep. 30, 2014 |
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| Common stock shares excluded from computation of dilutive earnings per share | 943,000 | 645,000 | 957,000 | 845,000 |
| Gain on sale of investment | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 1,480,000 | |
| Increase in net loss per share, excluding impact of gain on sale of investment | $ (0.06) | |||
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- Definition Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of an equity method investment. No definition available.
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