diff --git a/bindings/arm/msm/subsystem-sleep-stats.yaml b/bindings/arm/msm/subsystem-sleep-stats.yaml
index 3e7c8e5fb549..d7a7a80f199e 100644
--- a/bindings/arm/msm/subsystem-sleep-stats.yaml
+++ b/bindings/arm/msm/subsystem-sleep-stats.yaml
@@ -26,6 +26,9 @@ properties:
   reg:
     maxItems: 1
 
+required:
+  - compatible
+
 example:
   - |
     subsystem-sleep-stats {